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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Gotemba is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Gotemba is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Gotemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Gotemba. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at Gotemba Premium Outlets via Ikebukuro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Gotemba?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Gotemba. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at 御殿場 Gotemba via Karuizawa, Ueno and 国府津 Kōzu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Gotemba?

The distance between Karuizawa and Gotemba is 264 km. The road distance is 167 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Gotemba without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Karuizawa to Gotemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Gotemba bus from?

Karuizawa to Gotemba 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 Gotemba train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Gotemba?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Gotemba is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 40m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Gotemba bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Gotemba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Gotemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Gotemba is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Karuizawa to Gotemba.

Where can I stay near Gotemba?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Gotemba.

Karuizawa to Gotemba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karuizawa to Gotemba by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Uenotrain
2. Take the train from Ueno to Kōzutrain
3. Take the train from 国府津 Kōzu to 御殿場 Gotembatrain Cb
4h 53m
Drive 167 km
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1. Drive from Karuizawa to Gotembacar 167 km
2h 45m
¥2,898–4,186
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 Ikebukuro to Gotemba Premium Outletsbus
5h 40m
¥4,689–5,572
Bus via Komoro
1. Take the bus from JR Bus Komoroshiten-mae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus To Shinjuku
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Tomei Ashigarabus Shinjuku to Motohakone
6h 42m
¥4,000–6,653

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Distance: 264.3 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to 御殿場 Gotemba via Karuizawa, Ueno, and 国府津 Kōzu in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to Gotemba Premium Outlets via 池袋駅東口（おりば） and Ikebukuro in around 5h 40m.

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