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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 河口湖駅（２番のりば） to 高崎駅東口（４番のりば）bus bus 渋川・前橋・高崎～河口湖
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    4h 4m
    ¥4,245–5,070

  2. Drive 137.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kawaguchiko to Karuizawacar car 137.2 km
    2h 18m
    ¥2,375–3,431

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain train Fj
    2. Take the train from 八王子 Hachiōji to Tōkyō Stationtrain train Jc
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train
    5h 24m
    ¥4,074–6,321

  4. Bus, train via Hokuto

    1. Take the bus from 河口湖駅 to 甲府駅バスターミナルbus bus 富士山駅発 甲府駅バスターミナル方面行き / ...
    2. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Komorotrain train [12629] JR Koumi
    6h 42m
    ¥3,281–4,529

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  • Distance: 210.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to Nakakaruizawa via 大月 Otsuki, 大月 Ōtsuki, 八王子 Hachiōji, Tōkyō Station, and Karuizawa in around 5h 24m.

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