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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi is to train which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Kawaguchi?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi. However, there are services 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） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Kawaguchi?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at 川口 Kawaguchi via Karuizawa and 大宮 Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi?

The distance between Karuizawa and Kawaguchi is 135 km. The road distance is 148.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Kawaguchi bus from?

Karuizawa to Kawaguchi 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 Kawaguchi train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4100 and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Kawaguchi bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Kawaguchi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Kawaguchi is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Karuizawa to Kawaguchi.

Where can I stay near Kawaguchi?

There are 12124+ hotels available in Kawaguchi.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Omiya Stationtrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 川口 Kawaguchitrain Jk
2h 13m
¥2,088–2,831
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 15m
¥3,019–4,032
Drive 148.7 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Kawaguchicar 148.7 km
2h 2m
¥2,580–3,727

Karuizawa to Kawaguchi by bus and train

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 134.9 km
Duration: 2h 13m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to 川口 Kawaguchi via Karuizawa, Omiya Station, and 大宮 Ōmiya in around 2h 13m. 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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