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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Mitaka is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3500 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Mitaka is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3500.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Mitaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Mitaka. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at 中野駅 via 練馬区役所. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Mitaka?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Mitaka. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at 吉祥寺 Kichijōji via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Mitaka?

The distance between Karuizawa and Mitaka is 173 km. The road distance is 154.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Mitaka without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Karuizawa to Mitaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Mitaka bus from?

Karuizawa to Mitaka 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 Mitaka train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Mitaka?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Mitaka is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 29m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Mitaka bus arrive?

Karuizawa to Mitaka bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 練馬区役所前（おりば） station.

Where does the Karuizawa to Mitaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Mitaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Mitaka is 155 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Karuizawa to Mitaka.

Where can I stay near Mitaka?

There are 12119+ hotels available in Mitaka.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa to Mitaka 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 吉祥寺 Kichijōjitrain Jc
2h 44m
¥2,618–3,725
Drive 154.5 km
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1. Drive from Karuizawa to Mitakacar 154.5 km
2h 2m
¥2,364–3,414
Bus
1. Take the bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 練馬区役所前（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
3h 29m
¥2,925–3,897

Karuizawa to Mitaka by bus and train

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Distance: 173.2 km
Duration: 2h 44m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to 吉祥寺 Kichijōji via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 練馬区役所前（おりば） 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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