There are 5 ways to get from Obuse to Karuizawa Station by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Obuse to Naganotrain [161394] Nagano Electric Railway / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Karuizawatrain Asama / ...
2h 8m¥1,734–2,653Drive 72.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Obuse to Karuizawa Stationcar 72.2 km
1h 17m¥1,252–1,809Bus
- Take the bus from Obuse to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
- Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば)bus 草津温泉~西吾妻病院~軽井沢 / ...
4h 41m¥4,400–6,100Taxi
- Take the taxi from Obuse to Karuizawa Stationtaxi 72.2 km
1h 17m¥34,000–41,000Train via Komoro
- Take the train from Obuse to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Komorotrain
- Take the train from Komoro to Karuizawatrain
2h 50m¥2,214–2,603
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Obuse to Karuizawa Station is to drive which costs ¥1200 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Obuse to Karuizawa Station is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1200 - ¥1900.
No, there is no direct bus from Obuse to Karuizawa Station. However, there are services departing from Obuse and arriving at 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば) via 草津温泉. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Obuse to Karuizawa Station. However, there are services departing from Obuse and arriving at Karuizawa via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Obuse and Karuizawa Station is 93 km. The road distance is 72.2 km.
The best way to get from Obuse to Karuizawa Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2700.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Obuse to Karuizawa Station, including transfers.
Obuse to Karuizawa Station bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Obuse station.
Obuse to Karuizawa Station train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), depart from Obuse station.
The best way to get from Obuse to Karuizawa Station is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥1700 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 41m.
What companies run services between Obuse, Japan and Karuizawa Station, Japan?
You can take a train from Obuse to Karuizawa via Nagano in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Obuse to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば) via 草津温泉 in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- nagaden-net.co.jp
Train from Obuse to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- https://www.nagaden-net.co.jp.e.yv.hp.transer.com/?lang=eng
Train from Obuse to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥600–800
- Website
- https://www.nagaden-net.co.jp.e.yv.hp.transer.com/?lang=eng
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–1,900
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nagano to Komoro
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Komoro to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–550
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Obuse to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Website
- kkkg.co.jp
Bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,600
- Schedules at
- kkkg.co.jp
- Website
- seibubus.co.jp
Bus from 草津温泉 to 軽井沢駅北口(2番のりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- ¥34,000–41,000
Nagano Taxi
- Phone
- +81 26-244-2222
- Website
- nagano-taxi.co.jp
Sakura Kanko Taxi
- Phone
- +81 26-244-1717
- Website
- sakurakanko-taxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Obuse to Karuizawa Station bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal station.
Obuse to Karuizawa Station train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Obuse to Karuizawa Station is 72 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Obuse to Karuizawa Station.
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