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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Kamakura is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Kamakura is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Kamakura?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Kamakura. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Kamakura via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Kamakura?

The distance between Karuizawa and Kamakura is 205 km. The road distance is 199.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kamakura without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Karuizawa to Kamakura, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Kamakura train from?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Kamakura train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Kamakura?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Kamakura is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Karuizawa to Kamakura.

Where can I stay near Kamakura?

There are 1102+ hotels available in Kamakura.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kamakuratrain Soubusen Kaisoku / ...
3h 14m
¥3,048–4,325
Drive 199.6 km
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1. Drive from Karuizawa to Kamakuracar 199.6 km
2h 46m
¥3,045–4,397
Bus, train
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 train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 大船 Ōfunatrain Js / ...
4h 12m
¥3,739–4,972
Train via 鎌倉 Kamakura
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 鎌倉 Kamakuratrain Jo
3h 15m
¥3,048–4,325
Bus, train via Kamakura
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 train from Ikebukuro to Kamakuratrain Shounan Shinjuku Rain / ...
4h 41m
¥3,839–5,072

Karuizawa to Kamakura by bus and train

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4h 12mAverage Duration

¥3,739Cheapest Price

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Distance: 205.2 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Kamakura via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 14m.

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