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How to get fromKawaguchi to Karuizawaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 川口 Kawaguchi to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain train Jk
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    2h 30m
    ¥2,090–2,840

  2. Bus

    1. 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 bus 池袋～軽井沢
    4h 7m
    ¥3,035–4,059

  3. Drive 149.3 km

    1. Drive from Kawaguchi to Karuizawacar car 149.3 km
    2h 3m
    ¥2,590–3,741

Kawaguchi to Karuizawa by train and bus

Calendar33Weekly Services
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,035Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 134.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from 川口 Kawaguchi to Nakakaruizawa via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Karuizawa in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a 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） 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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