There are 3 ways to get from Nippori-eki to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Jk
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 47m¥2,249–3,027Bus
- Take the bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
4h 12m¥3,055–4,080Drive 162 km
- Drive from Nippori-eki to Karuizawacar 162 km
2h 6m¥2,806–4,053
Nippori-eki to Karuizawa by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nippori-eki to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2200 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Nippori-eki to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nippori-eki to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Nippori-eki to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 日暮里 Nippori and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Omiya Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Nippori-eki and Karuizawa is 145 km. The road distance is 162 km.
The best way to get from Nippori-eki to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Nippori-eki to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Nippori-eki to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） station.
Nippori-eki to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 日暮里 Nippori station.
The best way to get from Nippori-eki to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Nippori-eki, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from 日暮里 Nippori to Nakakaruizawa via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Karuizawa in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 日暮里 Nippori to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–650
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
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More Questions & Answers
Nippori-eki to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.
Nippori-eki to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nippori-eki to Karuizawa is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 6m to drive from Nippori-eki to Karuizawa.
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