What is the cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Karuizawa?

The cheapest way to get from Kanazawa to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Karuizawa?

The fastest way to get from Kanazawa to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Kanazawa and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kanazawa to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Kanazawa and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.

How far is it from Kanazawa to Karuizawa?

The distance between Kanazawa and Karuizawa is 308 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.

How do I travel from Kanazawa to Karuizawa without a car?

The best way to get from Kanazawa to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Kanazawa to Karuizawa?

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Kanazawa to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanazawa to Karuizawa train from?

Kanazawa to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kanazawa station.

Where does the Kanazawa to Karuizawa train arrive?

Kanazawa to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Karuizawa station.

Can I drive from Kanazawa to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanazawa to Karuizawa is 253 km. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Kanazawa to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

There are 479+ hotels available in Karuizawa.

Kanazawa to Karuizawa - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kanazawa to Karuizawa by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 29m
¥4,520–5,806
Drive 253.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kanazawa to Karuizawacar 253.2 km
4h 2m
¥4,393–6,345
Train via Nagano
1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Naganotrain Kagayaki / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
3h 26m
¥4,829–6,085

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Distance: 308.4 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kanazawa to Karuizawa 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,400–6,000 and the journey takes 2h 1m.

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