There are 5 ways to get from Narita to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 成田 Narita to Tōkyō Stationtrain N’Ex / ...
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 23m¥3,258–4,407Train via Funabashi
cheapest- Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成船橋 Keisei-Funabashitrain Ks
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 46m¥3,148–4,261Train, bus
- Take the train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成八幡 Keisei-Yawatatrain Ks
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus To Saku
6h 25m¥4,264–4,947Drive 207.6 km
- Drive from Narita to Karuizawacar 207.6 km
3h 12m¥3,577–5,166Bus
- Take the bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Shinjuku Station West Exitbus Narita
- 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 38m¥6,757–7,918
Narita to Karuizawa by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Narita to Karuizawa is to train via Funabashi which costs ¥3100 - ¥4300 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Narita to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Narita to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Narita Airport Terminal 2 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 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Narita to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 成田 Narita and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Narita and Karuizawa is 219 km. The road distance is 207.6 km.
The best way to get from Narita to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Narita to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Narita to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Narita Airport Terminal 2 station.
Narita to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 成田 Narita station.
The best way to get from Narita to Karuizawa is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 38m.
What companies run services between Narita, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from 成田 Narita to Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) via 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3, Narita Airport Terminal 2, Shinjuku Station West Exit, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 成田 Narita to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- 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
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-081-160
- Website
- Keisei Electric Railway
Train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成八幡 Keisei-Yawata
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Website
- Keisei Electric Railway
Train from 京成成田 Keisei-Narita to 京成船橋 Keisei-Funabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–650
- Website
- Keisei Electric Railway
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–3,400
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 03-3665-7220
- Website
- limousinebus.co.jp
Bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Shinjuku Station West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- limousinebus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Narita to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Station West Exit.
Narita to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narita to Karuizawa is 208 km. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Narita to Karuizawa.
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