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How to get fromGotemba Station to Karuizawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gotemba Station to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Tokyo

    best
    1. Take the train from 御殿場 Gotemba to 国府津 Kōzutrain train Cb
    2. Take the train from 国府津 Kōzu to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Jt
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train
    4h 43m

  2. Drive 166.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gotemba Station to Karuizawacar car 166.3 km
    2h 42m
    ¥2,865–4,138

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from 新松田 Shin-Matsuda to 新宿 Shinjukutrain train Oh
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus bus To Saku
    6h 49m
    ¥4,302–4,998

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from 御殿場 Gotemba to 国府津 Kōzutrain train Cb
    2. Take the train from Kōzu to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain train
    6h 20m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gotemba Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus Motohakone to Shinjuku
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus bus 池袋～軽井沢
    7h 24m
    ¥3,530–6,730

Gotemba Station to Karuizawa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,530Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 263.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Gotemba Station, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a train from 御殿場 Gotemba to Nakakaruizawa via 国府津 Kōzu, Tōkyō Station, and Karuizawa in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gotemba Station to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 24m.

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