There are 5 ways to get from Karuizawa to Nozawa Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Karuizawa to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Niigatatrain Max
- Take the train from Niigata to Nozawatrain
6h 32m¥4,848–6,461Drive 272.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Karuizawa to Nozawa Stationcar 272.8 km
4h 19m¥4,725–6,825Train, bus
- Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain
- Take the bus from Nagano to Niigata-ekibus
- Take the bus from Niigata Station to Nishiaizu ICbus
8h 36m¥6,732–7,637Train via Jōetsu
- Take the train from Karuizawa to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Niitsutrain
- Take the train from Niitsu to Nozawatrain
7h 39m¥4,998–6,911Bus
- 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 Oji to Aizu APIObus Dream Aizu
10h 46m¥9,789–10,972
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Nozawa Station is to drive which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Nozawa Station is to drive which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Nozawa Station. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) and arriving at Nishiaizu IC via 池袋駅東口, Oji and Aizu APIO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Nozawa Station. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Nozawa via Karuizawa, Takasaki and Niigata. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
The distance between Karuizawa and Nozawa Station is 323 km. The road distance is 272.8 km.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Nozawa Station without a car is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Karuizawa to Nozawa Station, including transfers.
Karuizawa to Nozawa Station bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) station.
Karuizawa to Nozawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Karuizawa station.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Nozawa Station is to train which takes 6h 32m and costs ¥4800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9500 - ¥11000 and takes 10h 46m.
What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Nozawa Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Nozawa via Karuizawa, Takasaki, and Niigata in around 6h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) to Nozawa Station via 池袋駅東口(おりば), 池袋駅東口, 王子駅前, Oji, Aizu APIO, and Nishiaizu IC in around 10h 46m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Karuizawa to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Niigata
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Nozawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Karuizawa to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Niitsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niitsu to Nozawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nakakaruizawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 025-246-6333
- [email protected]
- Website
- niigata-kotsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Station to Nishiaizu IC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,400
- Schedules at
- niigata-airport.gr.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Oji to Aizu APIO
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥6,200
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Karuizawa to Nozawa Station bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口(おりば) station.
Karuizawa to Nozawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Nozawa Station is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Karuizawa to Nozawa Station.
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