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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa Station to Kobe is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa Station to Kobe is to train and fly which takes 4h 12m and costs ¥13000 - ¥31000.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa Station and Kobe?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa Station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） and arriving at Shinki Bus Sannomiya via Shibuya Mark City. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa Station and Kobe?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa Station to Kobe. However, there are services departing from Karuizawa and arriving at Shin Kobe via Toyama, Tsuruga and Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Karuizawa Station to Kobe?

The distance between Karuizawa Station and Kobe is 608 km. The road distance is 447.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa Station to Kobe without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Karuizawa Station to Kobe, including transfers.

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

Karuizawa Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） station.

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

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa Station to Kobe?

The best way to get from Karuizawa Station to Kobe is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥22000 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Karuizawa Station to Kobe bus arrive?

Karuizawa Station to Kobe bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 渋谷マークシティ（５Ｆ） station.

Where does the Karuizawa Station to Kobe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa Station to Kobe?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa Station to Kobe is 447 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Karuizawa Station to Kobe.

Where can I stay near Kobe?

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Karuizawa Station to Kobe - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Karuizawa Station to Kobe by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Toyamatrain
2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
6h 5m
¥8,851–12,207
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Karuizawa Station to Osaka Stationnightbus Chikumagawa Liner
11h 31m
¥5,350–11,440
Bus
1. Take the bus from 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） to 渋谷マークシティ（５Ｆ）bus 渋谷～軽井沢・草津
2. Take the bus from Shibuya Mark City to Shinki Bus Sannomiyabus 9351
11h 45m
¥10,800–22,000
Drive 447.4 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa Station to Kobecar 447.4 km
6h 40m
¥7,769–11,222
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Shinonoitrain
2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
7h 21m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4h 12m
¥12,988–30,895
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
4h 35m
¥15,628–23,745
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
5h 33m
¥24,168–49,655
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
5h 28m
¥23,688–35,302
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 25m
¥20,698–40,375

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 607.6 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Karuizawa Station, Japan and Kobe, Japan?

You can take a train from Karuizawa to Shin Kobe via Toyama, Tsuruga, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin Osaka in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） to Shinki Bus Sannomiya via 渋谷マークシティ（５Ｆ） and Shibuya Mark City in around 11h 45m.

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