There are 2 ways to get from Karuizawa to Kiso by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Kiso is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Kiso is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Kiso. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Kisofukushima via Shinonoi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Karuizawa and Kiso is 179 km. The road distance is 129.8 km.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kiso without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Karuizawa to Kiso, including transfers.
Karuizawa to Kiso train services, operated by Shinano Railway, depart from Nakakaruizawa station.
Karuizawa to Kiso train services, operated by Shinano Railway, arrive at Shinonoi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Kiso is 130 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Karuizawa to Kiso.
There are 36+ hotels available in Kiso.
What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Kiso, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Kiso via Shinonoi and Kisofukushima in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,600
- Website
- Shinano Railway
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