What is the cheapest way to get from Kanda Station to Karuizawa?

The cheapest way to get from Kanda Station to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2200 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kanda Station to Karuizawa?

The fastest way to get from Kanda Station to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct bus between Kanda Station and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kanda Station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Kanda Station and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kanda Station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 神田 Kanda and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Kanda Station to Karuizawa?

The distance between Kanda Station and Karuizawa is 152 km. The road distance is 161.7 km.

How do I travel from Kanda Station to Karuizawa without a car?

The best way to get from Kanda Station to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200.

How long does it take to get from Kanda Station to Karuizawa?

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Kanda Station to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kanda Station to Karuizawa bus from?

Kanda Station 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.

Where do I catch the Kanda Station to Karuizawa train from?

Kanda Station to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Kanda Station to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Kanda Station to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 19m.

Where does the Kanda Station to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Kanda Station to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.

Where does the Kanda Station to Karuizawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kanda Station to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kanda Station to Karuizawa is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Kanda Station to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

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Kanda Station to Karuizawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 36m
¥2,251–3,199
Bus
1. 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
4h 19m
¥3,085–4,015
Drive 161.7 km
1. Drive from Kanda Station to Karuizawacar 161.7 km
2h 6m
¥2,806–4,053
Bus via Komoro Station
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus To Saku
5h 24m
¥3,877–4,368

Kanda Station to Karuizawa by foot, subway, and bus

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4h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 152 km
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Kanda Station, Tokyo, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 5m. 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） 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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