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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa Station to Obuse is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa Station to Obuse is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa Station and Obuse?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa Station to Obuse. However, there are services departing from Karuizawa and arriving at Obuse via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 26m.

How far is it from Karuizawa Station to Obuse?

The distance between Karuizawa Station and Obuse is 93 km. The road distance is 72.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa Station to Obuse without a car is to train which takes 1h 26m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2700.

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

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Karuizawa Station to Obuse, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Karuizawa Station to Obuse train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa Station to Obuse?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa Station to Obuse is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Karuizawa Station to Obuse.

Where can I stay near Obuse?

There are 505+ hotels available in Obuse.

Karuizawa Station to Obuse - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Karuizawa Station to Obuse by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to Obusetrain [161427] Nagano Electric Railway / ...
1h 26m
¥1,778–2,652
Drive 72.2 km
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1. Drive from Karuizawa Station to Obusecar 72.2 km
1h 17m
¥1,253–1,809
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Karuizawa Station to Obusetaxi 72.2 km
1h 17m
¥34,000–41,000
Train via Komoro
1. Take the train from Komoro to Naganotrain [161709] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
2. Take the train from Nagano to Obusetrain [161427] Nagano Electric Railway / ...
2h 44m
¥2,180–2,645

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Distance: 93.5 km
Duration: 1h 26m

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

You can take a train from Karuizawa to Obuse via Nagano in around 1h 26m.

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