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How to get fromKaruizawa to Sawando Bus Terminalby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karuizawa to Sawando Bus Terminal by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Matsumoto

    best
    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain train
    2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Azumi Shisho Maebus bus
    4h 31m
    ¥3,182–8,411

  2. Drive 106.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Karuizawa to Sawando Bus Terminalcar car 106.7 km
    1h 57m
    ¥1,854–2,677

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain train [161761] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Sawando Bus Terminalbus bus
    4h 58m
    ¥4,932–7,237

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Naganotrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nagano to Sawando Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 11m
    ¥4,598–7,511

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 149.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Sawando Bus Terminal, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Karuizawa to Sawando Bus Terminal. However, you can take the train to Shinonoi, take the train to Matsumoto, walk to Matsumoto Station, take the bus to Azumi Shisho Mae, then take the bus to Sawando Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Sawando Bus Terminal via Nagano and Nagano in around 4h 58m.

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