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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Shinagawa is to train which costs ¥2400 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Shinagawa is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Shinagawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Shinagawa. 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 31m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Shinagawa?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Shinagawa. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at 大井町 Ōimachi via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Shinagawa?

The distance between Karuizawa and Shinagawa is 160 km. The road distance is 169.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Shinagawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3400.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Karuizawa to Shinagawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Shinagawa bus from?

Karuizawa to Shinagawa 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 Shinagawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Shinagawa?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Shinagawa is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4200 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Shinagawa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Shinagawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Shinagawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Shinagawa is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Karuizawa to Shinagawa.

Where can I stay near Shinagawa?

There are 13034+ hotels available in Shinagawa.

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

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

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1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hakutaka
2h 30m
¥2,398–3,341
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 31m
¥3,169–4,182
Drive 169.4 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Shinagawacar 169.4 km
2h 12m
¥2,939–4,245

Karuizawa to Shinagawa by bus and train

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Distance: 160.1 km
Duration: 2h 30m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 5m. 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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