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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Seto is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Seto is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Seto?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Seto. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Setoshi via Shinonoi, Tajimi and Kozoji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Seto?

The distance between Karuizawa and Seto is 282 km. The road distance is 236.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Seto without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Karuizawa to Seto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Seto train from?

Karuizawa to Seto train services, operated by Shinano Railway, depart from Nakakaruizawa station.

Where does the Karuizawa to Seto train arrive?

Karuizawa to Seto train services, operated by Shinano Railway, arrive at Shinonoi station.

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Seto?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Seto is 237 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Karuizawa to Seto.

Where can I stay near Seto?

There are 1018+ hotels available in Seto.

Karuizawa to Seto - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa to Seto by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain [161761] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Tajimitrain Shinano 12 / ...
5h 10m
Drive 236.9 km
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1. Drive from Karuizawa to Setocar 236.9 km
3h 45m
¥4,071–5,880
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Uenotrain
2. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
4. Take the train from Kanayama to Kōzōjitrain
6h 8m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights

21Weekly Planes

58 minAverage Duration

¥10,991Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.8 km
Duration: 5h 10m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Setoshi via Shinonoi, Tajimi, and Kozoji in around 5h 10m.

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