What is the cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Bunkyō?

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Bunkyō is to train which costs ¥2200 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Bunkyō?

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Bunkyō is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Bunkyō?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at 池袋駅東口（おりば）. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Bunkyō?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Bunkyō station. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Bunkyō?

The distance between Karuizawa and Bunkyō is 151 km. The road distance is 158.4 km.

How do I travel from Karuizawa to Bunkyō without a car?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Bunkyō without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100.

How long does it take to get from Karuizawa to Bunkyō?

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Karuizawa to Bunkyō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Bunkyō bus from?

Karuizawa to Bunkyō bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） station.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Bunkyō train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Bunkyō?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Bunkyō is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Bunkyō bus arrive?

Karuizawa to Bunkyō bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口（おりば） station.

Where does the Karuizawa to Bunkyō train arrive?

Karuizawa to Bunkyō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Bunkyō?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Bunkyō is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Karuizawa to Bunkyō.

Where can I stay near Bunkyō?

There are 12788+ hotels available in Bunkyō.

Karuizawa to Bunkyō - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa to Bunkyō by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hakutaka
2h 11m
¥2,198–3,011
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 池袋～軽井沢
3h 5m
¥2,800–3,800
Drive 158.4 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Bunkyōcar 158.4 km
2h 2m
¥2,729–3,942

Karuizawa to Bunkyō by bus

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Distance: 150.8 km
Duration: 2h 11m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば） 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,800 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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