There are 3 ways to get from Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Takasakitrain Toki
- Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 33m¥3,486–4,605Drive 246.3 km
- Drive from Niigata Station to Karuizawa Stationcar 246.3 km
3h 37m¥4,272–6,170Train via Jōetsu
- Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain [187276] Ltd. Exp Shirayuki 2 / ...
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 58m¥4,188–5,525
Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct train from Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station. However, there are services departing from Niigata and arriving at Karuizawa via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
The distance between Niigata Station and Karuizawa Station is 234 km. The road distance is 246.3 km.
The best way to get from Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station, including transfers.
Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Niigata Station to Karuizawa Station.
There are 314+ hotels available in Karuizawa Station.
What companies run services between Niigata Station, Japan and Karuizawa Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Niigata to Karuizawa via Takasaki in around 2h 33m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
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