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How to get fromKaruizawa to Nikkōby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa to Nikkō by train or car

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  1. Train via Saitama

    best
    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Omiya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Utsunomiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Utsunomiya to Nikkotrain train
    4h 31m
    ¥3,648–4,911

  2. Drive  137 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karuizawa to Nikkōcar car 137 km
    2h 40m
    ¥2,348–3,391

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from 高崎 Takasaki to 栃木 Tochigitrain train
    3. Take the train from 栃木 Tochigi to 東武日光 Tobu-nikkotrain train Tn
    4h 50m
    ¥2,548–3,861

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  • Distance: 238.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Nikko via Karuizawa, Ōmiya, and Utsunomiya in around 4h 31m.

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