There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa to Kōfu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Komoro to Kobuchizawatrain Koumisen
4h 36m¥2,100–2,903Drive 101.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Karuizawa to Kōfucar 101.4 km
1h 39m¥1,547–2,234Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
6h 24m¥5,199–8,822
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Kōfu is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Kōfu is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Kōfu station. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at Kofu Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Kōfu. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Kōfu via Komoro and Kobuchizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Karuizawa and Kōfu is 132 km. The road distance is 101.4 km.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kōfu without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2900.
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Karuizawa to Kōfu, including transfers.
Karuizawa to Kōfu bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） station.
Karuizawa to Kōfu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Komoro station.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Kōfu is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Kōfu, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Komoro to Kobuchizawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to Kofu Station via 池袋駅東口（おりば）, Ikebukuro, Shinjuku Station, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Komoro to Kobuchizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–4,800
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Karuizawa to Kōfu bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口（おりば） station.
Karuizawa to Kōfu train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kobuchizawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Kōfu is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Karuizawa to Kōfu.
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