There are 4 ways to get from Nagaoka to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagaoka to Takasakitrain Toki
- Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 38m¥2,792–3,715Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nagaokakita to Naganobus
- Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
4h 50m¥5,000–5,300Drive 183.6 km
- Drive from Nagaoka to Karuizawacar 183.6 km
2h 58m¥3,191–4,609Train via Myoko-Kogen
- Take the train from Nagaoka to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain
6h 37m¥4,039–5,184
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagaoka to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2700 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Nagaoka to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct train from Nagaoka to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Nagaoka and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Takasaki and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Nagaoka and Karuizawa is 183 km. The road distance is 183.6 km.
The best way to get from Nagaoka to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥2700 - ¥3800.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Nagaoka to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Nagaoka to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagaoka station.
Nagaoka to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagaoka to Karuizawa is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Nagaoka to Karuizawa.
There are 481+ hotels available in Karuizawa.
What companies run services between Nagaoka, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagaoka to Nakakaruizawa via Takasaki and Karuizawa in around 2h 38m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagaoka to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Nagaoka to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Myoko-Kogen to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagaokakita to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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