There are 4 ways to get from Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 代々木 Yoyogi to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jy
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 19m¥2,553–3,504Bus via Komoro Station
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus To Saku
4h 5m¥3,550–3,860Drive 159.3 km
- Drive from Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawacar 159.3 km
2h 2m¥2,757–3,983Bus
- 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 池袋～軽井沢
4h 29m¥3,110–4,010
Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2500 - ¥3500 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Komoro Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 代々木 Yoyogi and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Kitasandō Eki and Karuizawa is 170 km. The road distance is 159.3 km.
The best way to get from Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 代々木 Yoyogi station.
The best way to get from Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus via Komoro Station, which costs ¥3500 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Kitasandō Eki, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Kitasandō Eki to Nakakaruizawa via 代々木 Yoyogi, Tōkyō Station, and Karuizawa in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,100–3,400 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 代々木 Yoyogi to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥350–490
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–3,400
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Komoro Station.
Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Kitasandō Eki to Karuizawa.
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