There are 3 ways to get from Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 中野 Nakano to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jc / ...
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 27m¥2,398–3,324Bus
- Take the bus from 練馬区役所前（のりば） to 軽井沢駅（３番のりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
4h 5m¥2,700–3,600Drive 151.1 km
- Drive from Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Stationcar 151.1 km
1h 56m¥2,623–3,788
Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station is to train which costs ¥2400 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station. However, there are services departing from 中野駅北口 and arriving at 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） via 練馬区役所前（のりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station. However, there are services departing from 中野 Nakano and arriving at Karuizawa via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Nakano (Station) and Karuizawa Station is 162 km. The road distance is 151.1 km.
The best way to get from Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3400.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station, including transfers.
Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 練馬区役所前（のりば） station.
Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 中野 Nakano station.
The best way to get from Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥3600 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between Nakano (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Karuizawa Station, Japan?
You can take a train from 中野 Nakano to Karuizawa via Tōkyō Station in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 練馬区役所前（のりば） to 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 32m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 中野 Nakano to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–430
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） station.
Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Nakano (Station) to Karuizawa Station.
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