There are 4 ways to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Snow Monkey Park to Naganobus Shiga Kogen
- Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
4h 1m¥3,000–4,800Drive 85.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawacar 85.5 km
1h 45m¥1,483–2,142Bus
- Take the bus from Snow Monkey Park to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
- Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 町役場病院前bus 軽井沢仙之入草津線
4h 40m¥4,300–4,600Train
- Take the train from Yudanaka to Naganotrain [161115] Ltd. Exp. Snow Monkey / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
4h 49m¥2,593–3,097
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.
No, there is no direct bus from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Snow Monkey Park and arriving at 町役場病院前 via 草津温泉. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Yudanaka and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Jigokudani Monkey Park and Karuizawa is 106 km. The road distance is 85.5 km.
The best way to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 1m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4800.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Snow Monkey Park station.
Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), depart from Yudanaka station.
The best way to get from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa is to bus which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥4300 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥2500 - ¥3100 and takes 4h 49m.
What companies run services between Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Jigokudani Monkey Park to 町役場病院前 via Snow Monkey Park, Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and 草津温泉 in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Nakakaruizawa via Snow Monkey Park, Yudanaka, Yudanaka, and Nagano in around 4h 49m.
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Yudanaka to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Snow Monkey Park to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Snow Monkey Park to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal station.
Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa is 86 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Jigokudani Monkey Park to Karuizawa.
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