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How to get fromShibu Onsen to Karuizawaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Yudanaka to Naganotrain train [161115] Ltd. Exp. Snow Monkey / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain train [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    3h 31m
    ¥2,593–3,097

  2. Drive 81 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shibu Onsen to Karuizawacar car 81 km
    1h 17m
    ¥1,408–2,034

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Snow Monkey Park to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus bus Shiga Kogen
    2. Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 町役場病院前bus bus 軽井沢仙之入草津線
    4h 26m
    ¥4,300–4,600

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shibu Onsen to Shinshū-Nakano Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Shinshunakano to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain train
    4h 5m

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Map of how to get from Shibu Onsen to Karuizawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 106.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Shibu Onsen, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Shibu Onsen to Nakakaruizawa via Yudanaka and Nagano in around 3h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shibu Onsen to 町役場病院前 via Snow Monkey Park, Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and 草津温泉 in around 4h 26m.

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