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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Tachikawa is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Tachikawa is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Tachikawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Tachikawa. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at 中島町 via 清瀬駅南口 and 久米川駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Tachikawa?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Tachikawa. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at 立川 Tachikawa via Karuizawa, 上野 Ueno and 神田 Kanda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Tachikawa?

The distance between Karuizawa and Tachikawa is 186 km. The road distance is 145.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Tachikawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Karuizawa to Tachikawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Tachikawa bus from?

Karuizawa to Tachikawa 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 Tachikawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Tachikawa?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Tachikawa is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥4400 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Tachikawa bus arrive?

Karuizawa to Tachikawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 練馬区役所前（おりば） station.

Where does the Karuizawa to Tachikawa train arrive?

Karuizawa to Tachikawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueno station.

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Tachikawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Tachikawa is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Karuizawa to Tachikawa.

Where can I stay near Tachikawa?

There are 506+ hotels available in Tachikawa.

Karuizawa to Tachikawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Karuizawa to Tachikawa by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Uenotrain Asama
2. Take the train from 神田 Kanda to 立川 Tachikawatrain Jc / ...
3h 1m
¥2,873–3,971
Drive 145.4 km
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1. Drive from Karuizawa to Tachikawacar 145.4 km
1h 58m
¥2,523–3,643
Bus
1. Take the bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 練馬区役所前（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
4h 14m
¥3,385–4,397
Bus via Komoro
1. Take the bus from JR Bus Komoroshiten-mae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus To Shinjuku
5h 19m
¥3,980–4,503

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Distance: 186.2 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to 立川 Tachikawa via Karuizawa, 上野 Ueno, and 神田 Kanda in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 練馬区役所前（おりば） 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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