There are 2 ways to get from Nirasaki to Karuizawa by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Nirasaki to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Nirasaki to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct train from Nirasaki to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Nirasaki and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Kobuchizawa and Komoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Nirasaki and Karuizawa is 119 km. The road distance is 91.7 km.
The best way to get from Nirasaki to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2700.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Nirasaki to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Nirasaki to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kobuchizawa station.
Nirasaki to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Komoro station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nirasaki to Karuizawa is 92 km. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Nirasaki to Karuizawa.
There are 481+ hotels available in Karuizawa.
What companies run services between Nirasaki, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kobuchizawa to Komoro every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,100–1,600 and the journey takes 2h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kobuchizawa to Komoro
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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