What is the cheapest way to get from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa?

The cheapest way to get from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa?

The fastest way to get from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct train between Minakami (Station) and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 水上 Minakami and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Takasaki and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa?

The distance between Minakami (Station) and Karuizawa is 105 km. The road distance is 88.3 km.

How do I travel from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa without a car?

The best way to get from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.

How long does it take to get from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa train from?

Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 水上 Minakami station.

Where does the Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa train arrive?

Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高崎 Takasaki station.

Can I drive from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

There are 481+ hotels available in Karuizawa.

Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawa by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 水上 Minakami to 高崎 Takasakitrain JR上越線 JR Jōetsu Line / ...
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 48m
¥1,684–2,298
Drive 88.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Minakami (Station) to Karuizawacar 88.3 km
1h 41m
¥1,536–2,218
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 水上駅（５番のりば） to 上毛高原駅bus
2. Take the train from Jōmō-Kōgen to Takasakitrain
3. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain
3h 29m
¥1,949–2,770

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Distance: 104.6 km
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Minakami (Station), Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a train from 水上 Minakami to Nakakaruizawa via 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, and Karuizawa in around 2h 48m.

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