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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Chiba is to train via 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanuma which costs ¥2800 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Chiba is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Chiba?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Chiba. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at Chibaminato via Ikebukuro Station and Haneda Airport Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Chiba?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Chiba. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at 千葉 Chiba via Karuizawa, 上野 Ueno and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Chiba?

The distance between Karuizawa and Chiba is 190 km. The road distance is 197.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Chiba without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Karuizawa to Chiba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Chiba bus from?

Karuizawa to Chiba 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 Chiba train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Chiba?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Chiba is to train via Tokyo which takes 2h 53m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥7000 and takes 6h 2m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Chiba bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Chiba train arrive?

Karuizawa to Chiba train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueno station.

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Chiba?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Chiba is 197 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Karuizawa to Chiba.

Where can I stay near Chiba?

There are 389+ hotels available in Chiba.

Karuizawa to Chiba - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Uenotrain Asama
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 千葉 Chibatrain Jo / ...
2h 53m
¥2,948–4,041
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Uenotrain Asama
2. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 千葉 Chibatrain Jb
3h 2m
¥2,858–3,951
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
2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Chibaminatobus
6h 2m
¥5,489–6,772
Drive 197.1 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Chibacar 197.1 km
2h 41m
¥3,419–4,938
Train via 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanuma
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Uenotrain Asama
2. Take the train from 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno to 京成津田沼 Keisei-Tsudanumatrain Ks
3h 33m
¥2,878–3,771

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Distance: 190.3 km
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to 千葉 Chiba via Karuizawa, 上野 Ueno, and Tōkyō Station in around 2h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to Chibaminato via 池袋駅東口（おりば）, Ikebukuro Station, and Haneda Airport Terminal 2 in around 6h 2m.

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