There are 3 ways to get from Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 川口 Kawaguchi to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Jk
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 2m¥1,995–2,720Bus
- Take the bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 軽井沢駅（３番のりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
4h 3m¥2,967–4,091Drive 147.7 km
- Drive from Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Stationcar 147.7 km
2h 1m¥2,557–3,693
Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station is to train which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 2h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station. However, there are services departing from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） and arriving at 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station. However, there are services departing from 川口 Kawaguchi and arriving at Karuizawa via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Kawaguchi and Karuizawa Station is 131 km. The road distance is 147.7 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station, including transfers.
Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） station.
Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 川口 Kawaguchi station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchi, Japan and Karuizawa Station, Japan?
You can take a train from 川口 Kawaguchi to Karuizawa via 大宮 Ōmiya and Omiya Station in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 52m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 川口 Kawaguchi to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–420
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
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More Questions & Answers
Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） station.
Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kawaguchi to Karuizawa Station.
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