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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Saitama is to train which costs ¥1800 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Saitama is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2500.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Saitama?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Saitama. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at 池袋駅東口（おりば） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Saitama?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Saitama station. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Omiya Station via Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Saitama?

The distance between Karuizawa and Saitama is 120 km. The road distance is 136.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Saitama without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2500.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Karuizawa to Saitama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Saitama bus from?

Karuizawa to Saitama 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 Saitama train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Saitama?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Saitama is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥4400 and takes 3h 44m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Saitama bus arrive?

Karuizawa to Saitama bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口（おりば） station.

Where does the Karuizawa to Saitama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Saitama?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Saitama is 137 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Karuizawa to Saitama.

Where can I stay near Saitama?

There are 428+ hotels available in Saitama.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa to Saitama by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Omiya Stationtrain Hakutaka
1h 47m
¥1,798–2,411
Bus
1. 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
3h 44m
¥3,329–4,372
Drive 136.6 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Saitamacar 136.6 km
1h 53m
¥2,369–3,422

Karuizawa to Saitama by bus and train

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Distance: 120.3 km
Duration: 1h 47m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Karuizawa to Omiya Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥1,700–2,300 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば） 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,800 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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