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How to get fromGotemba to Karuizawa Stationby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gotemba to Karuizawa Station 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 14m

  2. Drive 170.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gotemba to Karuizawa Stationcar car 170.5 km
    2h 48m
    ¥2,936–4,241

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gotemba Premium Outlets to Ikebukurobus bus
    2. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 軽井沢駅（３番のりば）bus bus 池袋～軽井沢
    5h 27m
    ¥4,600–5,600

  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
    5h 51m

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  • Distance: 260.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from 御殿場 Gotemba to Karuizawa via 国府津 Kōzu and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gotemba Premium Outlets to 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） via Ikebukuro and 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） in around 5h 27m.

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