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How to get fromKaruizawa to Achiby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train [161761] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nakatsugawatrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    4h 33m

  2. Drive 152.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karuizawa to Achicar car 152.9 km
    2h 33m
    ¥2,654–3,833

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば）bus bus 池袋～軽井沢
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Hirugami-Onsenbus bus Chuo Liner Kani
    9h 15m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Komababus bus
    4h 57m
    ¥4,832–7,011

  5. Train, bus via Nagano

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Kawanakajimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Kawanakajima to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Komababus bus
    5h 52m
    ¥5,025–7,116

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  • Distance: 250.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Achi, Japan?

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Achi via Shinonoi and Nakatsugawa in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to Chuodo Hirugami-Onsen via 池袋駅東口（おりば）, 池袋 Ikebukuro, 新宿 Shinjuku, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 9h 15m.

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