There are 4 ways to get from Mishima to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Mishima to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka / ...
3h 32m¥3,883–5,205Drive 194.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Mishima to Karuizawacar 194.7 km
2h 50m¥3,381–4,884Bus
- Take the bus from Mishima Stn.-kitaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus For Shinjuku highway bus terminal
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば)bus 池袋~軽井沢
6h 24m¥6,593–8,968Train via Kumagaya
- Take the train from Atami to Kumagayatrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
- Take the train from Kumagaya to Karuizawatrain Asama
5h 40m¥4,119–5,570
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mishima to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Mishima to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Mishima to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Mishima Stn.-kitaguchi and arriving at 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Mishima to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Mishima and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Mishima and Karuizawa is 263 km. The road distance is 194.7 km.
The best way to get from Mishima to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Mishima to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Mishima to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Tokai Bus, depart from Mishima Stn.-kitaguchi station.
Mishima to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Mishima station.
The best way to get from Mishima to Karuizawa is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Mishima, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Mishima to Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mishima Stn.-kitaguchi to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 24m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Mishima to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Mishima to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Atami to Kumagaya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kumagaya to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0557-81-3521
- Website
- tokaibus.jp
Bus from Mishima Stn.-kitaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–5,000
- Website
- http://www.tokaibus.jp/
- Website
- seibubus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Mishima to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Tokai Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Mishima to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mishima to Karuizawa is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Mishima to Karuizawa.
There are 480+ hotels available in Karuizawa.














