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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Itō is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Itō is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Itō?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Itō. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at Kankoso-shita via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Shuzenji Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Itō?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Itō. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Itō via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Itō?

The distance between Karuizawa and Itō is 271 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Itō without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Karuizawa to Itō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Itō bus from?

Karuizawa to Itō 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 Itō train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Itō?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Itō is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 8h 41m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Itō bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Itō train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Itō?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Itō is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Karuizawa to Itō.

Where can I stay near Itō?

There are 1181+ hotels available in Itō.

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

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

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Train via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Itōtrain Odoriko / ...
4h 54m
¥3,998–5,525
Drive 230.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Itōcar 230.9 km
3h 38m
¥3,978–5,745
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 Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Syuzenji stn.(Higwhay bus)bus For Toshigawa shako
8h 41m
¥7,499–10,522
Train
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Atamitrain Takasakisen / ...
6h 23m
¥4,078–5,645

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Distance: 271 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Itō via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to Kankoso-shita via 池袋駅東口（おりば）, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and Shuzenji Sta. in around 8h 41m.

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