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How to get fromKobe to Karuizawaby train, night bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kobe to Karuizawa by train, night bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shinonoitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nakakaruizawatrain train
    7h 5m

  2. Night bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the night bus from Osaka Station to Naka-Karuizawanightbus night bus Chikumagawa Liner
    12h 19m
    ¥5,476–11,702

  3. Night bus, train

    1. Take the night bus from Sannomiya Station to Naganonightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Karuizawatrain train Asama / ...
    7h 29m
    ¥10,795–14,720

  4. Drive 445.4 km

    1. Drive from Kobe to Karuizawacar car 445.4 km
    6h 36m
    ¥7,727–11,161

  5. Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane UKB - HND
    2. Take the train from Ueno to Karuizawatrain train
    5h 31m
    ¥13,055–28,060

  6. Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane ITM - HND
    2. Take the train from Ueno to Karuizawatrain train
    5h 57m
    ¥15,728–23,880

  7. Fly Kobe to Matsumoto Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane UKB - MMJ
    2. Take the train from Murai to Shinonoitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nakakaruizawatrain train
    6h 39m
    ¥23,710–34,950

  8. Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane plane UKB - IBR
    2. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain train
    3. Take the train from Ueno to Karuizawatrain train
    6h 26m
    ¥20,605–40,870

Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥10,084Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 502.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Shin Kobe to Nakakaruizawa via Nagoya and Shinonoi in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Osaka Station to Naka-Karuizawa once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–11,000 and the journey takes 10h 38m.

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