There are 4 ways to get from Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
1h 52m¥2,283–2,945Bus
- Take the bus from 東京ガーデンテラス紀尾井町 to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
4h 57m¥3,000–4,000Drive 162.6 km
- Drive from Imperial Hotel to Karuizawacar 162.6 km
2h 6m¥2,801–4,045Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from Shimbashi to Takasakitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 49m¥2,371–3,177
Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2200 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3000.
No, there is no direct bus from Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 内幸町 and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via 東京ガーデンテラス紀尾井町. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Imperial Hotel station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Imperial Hotel and Karuizawa is 152 km. The road distance is 162.6 km.
The best way to get from Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3000.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 東京ガーデンテラス紀尾井町 station.
Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Imperial Hotel, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 東京ガーデンテラス紀尾井町 to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） 5 times a week. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shimbashi to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- JR EAST
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More Questions & Answers
Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.
Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Karuizawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Imperial Hotel to Karuizawa.
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