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How to get fromKaruizawa Station to Niigataby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Karuizawa Station to Niigata by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Takasakitrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain train Toki / ...
    2h 56m
    ¥3,633–4,883

  2. Train, bus via Jōetsu

    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Joetsumyokotrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the bus from Takada Station to Niigata Eki-Maebus bus
    5h 6m
    ¥4,260–7,110

  3. Drive 242 km

    1. Drive from Karuizawa Station to Niigatacar car 242 km
    3h 35m
    ¥4,193–6,056

  4. Train via Jōetsu

    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Joetsumyokotrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niigatatrain train [187273] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 5 / ...
    4h 18m
    ¥4,260–5,780

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Naganotrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Topparabus bus
    5h 36m
    ¥4,754–5,280

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Karuizawa Station to Niigata.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 240.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 56m

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

You can take a train from Karuizawa to Aoyama(Niigata) via Takasaki and Niigata in around 2h 56m.

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