There are 4 ways to get from Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Js / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 47m¥2,343–3,147Bus
- Take the bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
4h 37m¥3,110–4,010Drive 161.4 km
- Drive from Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawacar 161.4 km
2h 5m¥2,796–4,038Bus via Komoro Station
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus To Saku
4h 54m¥3,598–4,082
Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 渋谷駅東口 and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 渋谷 Shibuya and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Omiya Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Shibuya (Station) and Karuizawa is 152 km. The road distance is 161.4 km.
The best way to get from Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） station.
Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 渋谷 Shibuya station.
The best way to get from Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Shibuya (Station), Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from 渋谷 Shibuya to Nakakaruizawa via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Karuizawa in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–3,400
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.
Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Shibuya (Station) to Karuizawa.
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