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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Yamanashi is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Yamanashi is to drive which takes 1h 52m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2900.

Is there a direct bus between Karuizawa and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Yamanashi station. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） and arriving at Kofu Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Yamanashishi via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Yamanashi?

The distance between Karuizawa and Yamanashi is 270 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Yamanashi without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Karuizawa to Yamanashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Yamanashi bus from?

Karuizawa to Yamanashi 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 Yamanashi train from?

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

Train or bus from Karuizawa to Yamanashi?

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Yamanashi is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Karuizawa to Yamanashi bus arrive?

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

Where does the Karuizawa to Yamanashi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Yamanashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Yamanashi is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 52m to drive from Karuizawa to Yamanashi.

Where can I stay near Yamanashi?

There are 851+ hotels available in Yamanashi.

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

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

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Train via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Karuizawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hakutaka
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamanashishitrain Kaiji / ...
4h 51m
¥3,998–5,411
Drive 115.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Karuizawa to Yamanashicar 115.1 km
1h 52m
¥2,000–2,889
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
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
6h 3m
¥4,639–8,402
Train
1. Take the train from Komoro to Kobuchizawatrain [12639] JR Koumi
5h 28m
¥2,340–3,283

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Distance: 270.2 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Yamanashishi via Karuizawa and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（のりば） to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via 池袋駅東口（おりば）, 池袋 Ikebukuro, 新宿 Shinjuku, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Kofu Station, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 6h 3m.

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