What is the cheapest way to get from Sakura to Karuizawa?

The cheapest way to get from Sakura to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2800 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sakura to Karuizawa?

The fastest way to get from Sakura to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Sakura and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Sakura to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Narita Airport Terminal 2 and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Sakura and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Sakura to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 京成佐倉 Keisei-Sakura and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Ueno and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Sakura to Karuizawa?

The distance between Sakura and Karuizawa is 199 km. The road distance is 207.9 km.

How do I travel from Sakura to Karuizawa without a car?

The best way to get from Sakura to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800.

How long does it take to get from Sakura to Karuizawa?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Sakura to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakura to Karuizawa bus from?

Sakura to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus, depart from Narita Airport Terminal 2 station.

Where do I catch the Sakura to Karuizawa train from?

Sakura to Karuizawa train services, operated by Keisei Electric Railway, depart from 京成佐倉 Keisei-Sakura station.

Train or bus from Sakura to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Sakura to Karuizawa is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Sakura to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Sakura to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Airport Limousine Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Station West Exit.

Where does the Sakura to Karuizawa train arrive?

Sakura to Karuizawa train services, operated by Keisei Electric Railway, arrive at 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno station.

Can I drive from Sakura to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakura to Karuizawa is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Sakura to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

There are 480+ hotels available in Karuizawa.

Sakura to Karuizawa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Sakura to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car

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1. Take the train from 京成佐倉 Keisei-Sakura to 京成上野 Keisei-Uenotrain Ks
2. Take the train from Ueno to Karuizawatrain Asama
3h 22m
¥2,895–3,777
Bus
1. Take the bus from Narita Airport Terminal 2 to Shinjuku Station West Exitbus Narita
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
6h 54m
¥6,961–8,074
Drive 207.9 km
1. Drive from Sakura to Karuizawacar 207.9 km
2h 50m
¥3,611–5,215

Sakura to Karuizawa by train and bus

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6h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 198.6 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Sakura, Chiba, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a train from 京成佐倉 Keisei-Sakura to Nakakaruizawa via 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno, Ueno, and Karuizawa in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 京成佐倉 Keisei-Sakura to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3, Narita Airport Terminal 2, Shinjuku Station West Exit, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 54m.

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