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How to get fromKaruizawa to Kamikōchiby train or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Karuizawa to Kamikōchi by train or bus

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Kamikochi BTbus bus
    4h 31m
    ¥3,632–5,811

  2. Train, bus via Nagano

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Kawanakajimatrain train
    2. Take the train from Kawanakajima to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Kamikochi BTbus bus
    5h 26m
    ¥3,825–5,916

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  • Distance: 163.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Karuizawa to Kamikōchi. However, you can take the train to Shinonoi, take the train to Matsumoto, walk to Matsumoto Station, take the bus to Kamikochi BT, then walk to Kamikōchi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Kamikōchi via Kawanakajima, Matsumoto, Matsumoto Station, and Kamikochi BT in around 5h 26m.

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