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

The cheapest way to get from Kawagoe to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥2900 and takes 2h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kawagoe to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.

Is there a direct train between Kawagoe and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kawagoe to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 川越 Kawagoe and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Omiya Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Kawagoe to Karuizawa?

The distance between Kawagoe and Karuizawa is 136 km. The road distance is 125.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kawagoe to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2900.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Kawagoe to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kawagoe to Karuizawa train from?

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

Where does the Kawagoe to Karuizawa train arrive?

Kawagoe to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.

Can I drive from Kawagoe to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kawagoe to Karuizawa is 126 km. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Kawagoe to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

There are 481+ hotels available in Karuizawa.

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

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

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Train
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1. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ja
2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 31m
¥2,118–2,869
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain Ja / ...
2. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
4h 53m
¥3,568–4,681
Drive 125.8 km
1. Drive from Kawagoe to Karuizawacar 125.8 km
1h 34m
¥2,187–3,159

Kawagoe to Karuizawa by train and bus

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4h 53mAverage Duration

¥3,568Cheapest Price

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Distance: 136.5 km
Duration: 2h 31m

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

You can take a train from 川越 Kawagoe to Nakakaruizawa via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Karuizawa in around 2h 31m.

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