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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Kawasaki is to train which costs ¥2500 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Kawasaki is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Kawasaki?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Kawasaki. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at Haneda Airport Terminal 3 via Ikebukuro Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Kawasaki?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Kawasaki. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at 川崎 Kawasaki via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Kawasaki?

The distance between Karuizawa and Kawasaki is 169 km. The road distance is 174.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kawasaki without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3600.

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Karuizawa to Kawasaki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Kawasaki bus from?

Karuizawa to Kawasaki 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 Kawasaki train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Kawasaki?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kawasaki is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Kawasaki bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Kawasaki train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Kawasaki?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Kawasaki is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Karuizawa to Kawasaki.

Where can I stay near Kawasaki?

There are 11139+ hotels available in Kawasaki.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 川崎 Kawasakitrain Jk / ...
2h 41m
¥2,558–3,511
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 Ikebukuro Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 3bus Haneda
4h 49m
¥4,439–5,392
Drive 174.8 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Kawasakicar 174.8 km
2h 21m
¥3,039–4,389
Train via Takasaki
1. Take the train from Takasaki to Kawasakitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
5h 5m
¥3,098–6,311

Karuizawa to Kawasaki by bus and train

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Distance: 169.2 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to 川崎 Kawasaki via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 天空橋 Tenkūbashi via 池袋駅東口（おりば）, Ikebukuro Station, Haneda Airport Terminal 3, and 羽田空港第3ターミナル Haneda Airport Terminal 3 in around 4h 49m.

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