There are 3 ways to get from Ena to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ena to Shinonoitrain Shinano 25
- Take the train from Shinonoi to Nakakaruizawatrain [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
5h 34mDrive 191.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Ena to Karuizawacar 191.7 km
3h 12m¥3,330–4,810Bus
- Take the bus from Ena to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば)bus 池袋~軽井沢
9h 30m¥6,700–8,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ena to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 3h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ena to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ena to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Ena and arriving at 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Ena to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Ena and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Shinonoi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Ena and Karuizawa is 237 km. The road distance is 191.7 km.
The best way to get from Ena to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Ena to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Ena to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Ena station.
Ena to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Ena station.
The best way to get from Ena to Karuizawa is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥8000 and takes 9h 30m.
What companies run services between Ena, Gifu, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a bus from 乗越 to Nakakaruizawa via 恵那駅前, Ena, and Shinonoi in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ena to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 9h 30m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Ena to Shinonoi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Shinonoi to Nakakaruizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,600
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Ena to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Website
- seibubus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
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More Questions & Answers
Ena to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Ena to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinonoi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ena to Karuizawa is 192 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Ena to Karuizawa.
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