There are 5 ways to get from Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu by train, bus, or car
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Train via Saitama
best- Take the train from Karuizawa to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Kōriyamatrain
- Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsutrain
5h 46m¥5,498–8,711Drive 251.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsucar 251.1 km
4h 31m¥4,353–6,288Train, bus
- Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain
- Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from Niigata Station to Aizu-wakamatsubus
8h 45m¥7,332–8,537Train
- Take the train from Karuizawa to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niitsutrain
- Take the train from Niitsu to Aizu-Wakamatsutrain
8h 35m¥5,598–7,611Bus
- 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 池袋~軽井沢
- Take the bus from Oji to Aizu-Wakamatsubus Dream Aizu
8h 52m¥9,089–9,972
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) and arriving at Aizu-Wakamatsu via 池袋駅東口 and Oji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Aizu-Wakamatsu via Karuizawa, Ōmiya and Koriyama(Fukushima). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Karuizawa and Aizuwakamatsu is 367 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu without a car is to train via Saitama which takes 5h 46m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu, including transfers.
Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) station.
Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Karuizawa station.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu is to train via Saitama which takes 5h 46m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥10000 and takes 8h 52m.
What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Aizuwakamatsu, Japan?
You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Aizu-Wakamatsu via Karuizawa, Ōmiya, and Koriyama(Fukushima) in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) to Aizu-Wakamatsu via 池袋駅東口(おりば), 池袋駅東口, 王子駅前, and Oji in around 8h 52m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Karuizawa to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ōmiya to Kōriyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Karuizawa to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niitsu to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0242-28-5885
- Website
- Aizu Railway
Train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–2,800
- Schedules at
- Aizu Railway
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nakakaruizawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Station to Aizu-wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Oji to Aizu-Wakamatsu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,200
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口(おりば) station.
Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Omiya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Karuizawa to Aizuwakamatsu.
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