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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Kawagoe is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Kawagoe is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Kawagoe?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Kawagoe. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at 成増一丁目 via 練馬駅前通り. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Kawagoe?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Kawagoe. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at 川越 Kawagoe via Karuizawa and 大宮 Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Kawagoe?

The distance between Karuizawa and Kawagoe is 136 km. The road distance is 125.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kawagoe without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Karuizawa to Kawagoe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Kawagoe bus from?

Karuizawa to Kawagoe 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 Kawagoe train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Kawagoe?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kawagoe is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥4500 and takes 3h 58m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Kawagoe bus arrive?

Karuizawa to Kawagoe bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 練馬区役所前（おりば） station.

Where does the Karuizawa to Kawagoe train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Kawagoe?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Kawagoe is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Karuizawa to Kawagoe.

Where can I stay near Kawagoe?

There are 455+ hotels available in Kawagoe.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa to Kawagoe 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 大宮 Ōmiya to 川越 Kawagoetrain Ja
2h 21m
¥2,118–2,861
Bus
1. Take the bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 練馬区役所前（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
3h 58m
¥3,315–4,417
Drive 125.7 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Kawagoecar 125.7 km
1h 34m
¥2,185–3,155

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Distance: 136.5 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to 川越 Kawagoe via Karuizawa, Omiya Station, and 大宮 Ōmiya in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 練馬区役所前（おりば） 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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