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How to get fromNozawaonsen to Karuizawaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nozawaonsen to Karuizawa by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Iiyamabus bus Nozawa Onsen Liner
    2. Take the train from Liyama Station to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    2h 38m
    ¥2,295–2,820

  2. Drive 103.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nozawaonsen to Karuizawacar car 103.2 km
    1h 48m
    ¥1,788–2,583

  3. Bus, train via Nagano

    1. Take the bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus bus Nozawa Onsen
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain train [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    3h 41m
    ¥2,880–4,794

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kitaiiyama to Naganotrain train [18036] Jr Iiyama
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain train [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    4h 35m
    ¥2,600–3,150

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nozawaonsen to Karuizawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 122.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Nozawaonsen, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Nakakaruizawa via Kita-Iiyama, Kitaiiyama, and Nagano in around 4h 35m.

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