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

The cheapest way to get from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥290 - ¥430 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs ¥6500 - ¥8500.

Is there a direct bus between Kitakaruizawa and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 北軽井沢 and arriving at 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.

How far is it from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa?

The distance between Kitakaruizawa and Karuizawa is 25 km. The road distance is 17 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa without a car is to bus which takes 1h 7m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1500.

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

It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa bus from?

Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Kusakaru Kotsu, depart from 北軽井沢 station.

Where does the Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Kusakaru Kotsu, arrive at 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） station.

Can I drive from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa is 17 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

There are 487+ hotels available in Karuizawa.

Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa - 3 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawa by bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the bus from 北軽井沢 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば）bus 草津温泉～西吾妻病院～軽井沢 / ...
1h 7m
¥1,173–1,425
Drive 17 km
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1. Drive from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawacar 17 km
16 min
¥295–426
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1. Take the taxi from Kitakaruizawa to Karuizawataxi 17 km
16 min
¥6,500–8,500

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Distance: 24.7 km
Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Kitakaruizawa, Gunma, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

Kusakaru Kotsu operates a bus from 北軽井沢 to 軽井沢駅北口（２番のりば） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–1,300 and the journey takes 39 min.

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