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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Kinshichō is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Kinshichō is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Kinshichō?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Kinshichō. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at 錦糸町駅前 via 池袋駅東口 and 茗荷谷駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Kinshichō?

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

How far is it from Karuizawa to Kinshichō?

The distance between Karuizawa and Kinshichō is 156 km. The road distance is 164.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kinshichō without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.

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

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

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Kinshichō bus from?

Karuizawa to Kinshichō 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 Kinshichō train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Kinshichō?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kinshichō is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 33m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Kinshichō bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Kinshichō train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Kinshichō?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Kinshichō is 165 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Karuizawa to Kinshichō.

Where can I stay near Kinshichō?

There are 12792+ hotels available in Kinshichō.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hakutaka
2h 41m
¥2,318–3,261
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
4h 33m
¥3,095–3,978
Drive 164.6 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Kinshichōcar 164.6 km
2h 10m
¥2,851–4,118
Bus via Komoro
1. Take the bus from JR Bus Komoroshiten-mae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus To Shinjuku
5h 5m
¥3,760–4,243

Karuizawa to Kinshichō by bus

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4h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 155.9 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 5m. 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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