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How to get fromIzu to Karuizawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Izu to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 修善寺 Shuzenji to 三島 Mishimatrain train Is
    2. Take the train from Mishima to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train
    4h 50m
    ¥4,177–5,735

  2. Drive 212.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Izu to Karuizawacar car 212.8 km
    3h 14m
    ¥3,695–5,337

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Syuzenji stn.(Higwhay bus) to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus For Shinjuku highway bus terminal
    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 19m
    ¥7,282–9,921

  4. Train via Kumagaya

    1. Take the train from Atami to Kumagayatrain train Ueno-Tōkyō Line
    2. Take the train from Kumagaya to Karuizawatrain train Asama
    6h 25m
    ¥4,497–6,085

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  • Distance: 282.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Izu, Shizuoka, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a train from 修善寺 Shuzenji to Nakakaruizawa via 三島 Mishima, Mishima, Tōkyō Station, and Karuizawa in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Syuzenji stn.(Higwhay bus) to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 19m.

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