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

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There are 3 ways to get from Kōfu to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Komorotrain train [12629] JR Koumi
    4h 28m
    ¥2,131–2,894

  2. Drive 101.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kōfu to Karuizawacar car 101.3 km
    1h 38m
    ¥1,746–2,521

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    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
    6h 39m
    ¥4,400–8,000

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  • Distance: 132 km
  • Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Kōfu, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kobuchizawa to Komoro every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kofu Station to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 39m.

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