There are 4 ways to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jo
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 31m¥3,064–4,158Bus
- 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
6h 22m¥5,518–7,862Drive 201.7 km
- Drive from Kamakura to Karuizawacar 201.7 km
2h 43m¥3,078–4,445Train via Kamakura
- Take the train from Kamakura to Tōkyō Stationtrain Yokosukasen
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 32m¥3,069–4,164
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4500 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kamakura station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Railway Station Ticket Gate and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 鎌倉 Kamakura and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Kamakura and Karuizawa is 205 km. The road distance is 201.7 km.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Kamakura 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.
Kamakura to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 鎌倉 Kamakura station.
The best way to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Kamakura, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa in around 3h 31m. 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） 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 鎌倉 Kamakura to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- 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 Kamakura to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Kamakura to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.
Kamakura to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Karuizawa is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Kamakura to Karuizawa.
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