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How to get fromKawaguchiko to Karuizawa-ekiby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kawaguchiko to Karuizawa-eki 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
    3h 36m
    ¥4,150–4,950

  2. Drive 141.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kawaguchiko to Karuizawa-ekicar car 141.2 km
    2h 23m
    ¥2,447–3,534

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to 大月 Otsukitrain train Fj
    2. Take the train from Ōtsuki to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train
    5h 26m
    ¥3,879–6,001

  4. Bus, train via Tokyo

    1. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Station to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus bus Tokyo Sta. ⇔ Yamanakako Asahigaoka
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    4h 15m
    ¥4,400–13,537

Kawaguchiko to Karuizawa-eki by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Kawaguchiko, Japan and Karuizawa-eki, Japan?

You can take a train from 河口湖 Kawaguchiko to Karuizawa via 大月 Otsuki, Ōtsuki, and Tōkyō Station in around 5h 26m.

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