There are 4 ways to get from Karuizawa to Nagaoka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Karuizawa to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nagaokatrain Toki / ...
3h 16m¥2,748–3,761Train, bus
- Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain [161761] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
- Take the bus from Nagano to Nagaokakitabus
4h 54m¥4,958–5,163Drive 183.1 km
- Drive from Karuizawa to Nagaokacar 183.1 km
2h 59m¥3,184–4,599Train via Jōetsu
- Take the train from Karuizawa to Joetsumyokotrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Nagaokatrain [17910] Jr Shinetsu / ...
4h 50m¥3,408–4,671
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Nagaoka is to train which costs ¥2700 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Nagaoka is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Nagaoka. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Nagaoka via Karuizawa and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Karuizawa and Nagaoka is 183 km. The road distance is 183.1 km.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Nagaoka without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Karuizawa to Nagaoka, including transfers.
Karuizawa to Nagaoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Karuizawa station.
Karuizawa to Nagaoka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Nagaoka is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Karuizawa to Nagaoka.
There are 36+ hotels available in Nagaoka.
What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Nagaoka, Japan?
You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Nagaoka via Karuizawa and Takasaki in around 3h 16m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Karuizawa to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Karuizawa to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Naoetsu to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Nakakaruizawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Nagaokakita
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,426
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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