What is the cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station?

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station?

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station is to drive which takes 1h 59m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Takadanobaba Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at 下落合駅（おりば）. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Takadanobaba Station?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at 高田馬場 Takadanobaba via Karuizawa and 大手町 Otemachi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station?

The distance between Karuizawa and Takadanobaba Station is 158 km. The road distance is 154.1 km.

How do I travel from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station without a car?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.

How long does it take to get from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station?

It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station bus from?

Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station 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 Takadanobaba Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3700 and takes 3h 4m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station bus arrive?

Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 下落合駅（おりば） station.

Where does the Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station is 154 km. It takes approximately 1h 59m to drive from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station.

Where can I stay near Takadanobaba Station?

There are 12855+ hotels available in Takadanobaba Station.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hakutaka
2h 34m
¥2,378–3,231
Bus
1. Take the bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 下落合駅（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
3h 4m
¥2,800–3,700
Drive 154.1 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Stationcar 154.1 km
1h 59m
¥2,669–3,855

Karuizawa to Takadanobaba Station by bus and foot

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Distance: 158.2 km
Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Takadanobaba Station, 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 下落合駅（おりば） 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,700 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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