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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Ikebukuro is to train which costs ¥2200 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Ikebukuro is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Ikebukuro?

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 Ikebukuro?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Ikebukuro. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Ikebukuro via Karuizawa and Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Ikebukuro?

The distance between Karuizawa and Ikebukuro is 143 km. The road distance is 154.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Ikebukuro without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Karuizawa to Ikebukuro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Ikebukuro bus from?

Karuizawa to Ikebukuro 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 Ikebukuro train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Ikebukuro?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Ikebukuro is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Ikebukuro bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Ikebukuro train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Ikebukuro?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Ikebukuro is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Karuizawa to Ikebukuro.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro?

There are 12645+ hotels available in Ikebukuro.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Omiya Stationtrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Ikebukurotrain JS: Shōnan-Shinjuku / ...
2h 39m
¥2,218–3,011
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 154.3 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Ikebukurocar 154.3 km
1h 58m
¥2,680–3,871

Karuizawa to Ikebukuro by bus

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Distance: 143.2 km
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Ikebukuro via Karuizawa and Ōmiya in around 2h 39m. 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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