There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa to Tsuruga by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Naganotrain [161761] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain Kagayaki
4h 21m¥6,532–8,737Drive 338.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Karuizawa to Tsurugacar 338.6 km
5h 19m¥5,883–8,497Train via Toyama
- Take the train from Karuizawa to Toyamatrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain Tsurugi
4h 41m¥6,498–8,911
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Tsuruga is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8500 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Tsuruga is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Tsuruga. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Tsuruga via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Karuizawa and Tsuruga is 429 km. The road distance is 338.6 km.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Tsuruga without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Karuizawa to Tsuruga, including transfers.
Karuizawa to Tsuruga train services, operated by Shinano Railway, depart from Nakakaruizawa station.
Karuizawa to Tsuruga train services, operated by Shinano Railway, arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Tsuruga is 339 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Karuizawa to Tsuruga.
There are 32+ hotels available in Tsuruga.
What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Tsuruga, Japan?
You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Tsuruga via Nagano in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Nakakaruizawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Karuizawa to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Toyama to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
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