There are 3 ways to get from Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ja / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 48m¥2,235–3,009Bus
- Take the bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
3h 8m¥2,900–3,800Drive 154.5 km
- Drive from Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawacar 154.5 km
1h 59m¥2,677–3,867
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2200 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Omiya Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo and Karuizawa is 145 km. The road distance is 154.5 km.
The best way to get from Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） station.
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 池袋 Ikebukuro station.
The best way to get from Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Nakakaruizawa via 池袋 Ikebukuro, 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Karuizawa in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥440–600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
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More Questions & Answers
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.
Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa is 155 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo to Karuizawa.
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