There are 4 ways to get from Karuizawa to Gero by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Gerotrain
6h 36mDrive 201.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Karuizawa to Gerocar 201.1 km
3h 30m¥3,489–5,040Train, bus
- Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Kawanakajimatrain
- Take the train from Kawanakajima to Matsumototrain
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimaebus
9h 8m¥5,725–10,316Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimaebus
10h 6m¥12,499–16,622
Karuizawa to Gero by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Gero is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Gero is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Gero. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) and arriving at Gero Ekimae via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Gero. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Gero via Nagano and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Karuizawa and Gero is 377 km. The road distance is 201.1 km.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Gero without a car is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Karuizawa to Gero, including transfers.
Karuizawa to Gero bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) station.
Karuizawa to Gero train services, operated by Shinano Railway, depart from Nakakaruizawa station.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Gero is to train which takes 6h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥12000 - ¥17000 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Gero, Japan?
You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Gero via Nagano and Toyama in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) to Gero Ekimae via 池袋駅東口(おりば), 池袋 Ikebukuro, 新宿 Shinjuku, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and Takayama Nohi Bus Center in around 10h 6m.
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Nakakaruizawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nakakaruizawa to Kawanakajima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,700
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kawanakajima to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Gero
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–3,100
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–3,100
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Website
- seibubus.co.jp
Bus from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) to 池袋駅東口(おりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,800
- Website
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
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More Questions & Answers
Karuizawa to Gero bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口(おりば) station.
Karuizawa to Gero train services, operated by Shinano Railway, arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Gero is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Karuizawa to Gero.
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