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How to get fromKaruizawa Station to Shirakawaby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karuizawa Station to Shirakawa by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Omiya Stationtrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Shin-Shirakawatrain train Yamabiko / ...
    2h 38m
    ¥4,356–8,172

  2. Train via Oyama

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 小山 Oyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Oyama to Shin-Shirakawatrain train
    4h 48m
    ¥3,753–5,113

  3. Drive 223.4 km

    1. Drive from Karuizawa Station to Shirakawacar car 223.4 km
    3h 9m
    ¥3,868–5,588

  4. Train via Oyama #2

    1. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 小山 Oyamatrain train JR両毛線 JR Ryōmō Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Oyama to Shin-Shirakawatrain train Yamabiko / ...
    5h 35m
    ¥4,625–10,597

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  • Distance: 266.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Karuizawa to Shirakawa Station via Ōmiya, Shin-Shirakawa, and Shin-Shirakawa Station in around 2h 38m.

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