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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Tokyo is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Tokyo is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Tokyo. 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 38m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Karuizawa and 上野 Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Tokyo?

The distance between Karuizawa and Tokyo is 151 km. The road distance is 162.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Karuizawa to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Tokyo bus from?

Karuizawa to Tokyo 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 Tokyo train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4100 and takes 3h 38m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Tokyo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Tokyo is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Karuizawa to Tokyo.

How do I get a train ticket from Karuizawa to Tokyo?

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Uenotrain Asama
2h 8m
¥2,298–3,141
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 38m
¥2,999–4,022
Drive 162.1 km
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Tokyocar 162.1 km
2h 8m
¥2,813–4,063
Bus via Komoro
1. Take the bus from JR Bus Komoroshiten-mae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus To Shinjuku
4h 35m
¥3,500–3,853

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Distance: 151.2 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Karuizawa to Ueno hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,800 and the journey takes 1h 9m. 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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