There are 4 ways to get from Shimbashi to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 37m¥2,263–3,211Bus
- Take the bus from 東京ガーデンテラス紀尾井町 to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
4h 54m¥3,000–4,000Drive 163.8 km
- Drive from Shimbashi to Karuizawacar 163.8 km
2h 7m¥2,836–4,096Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from Shimbashi to Takasakitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
- Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 38m¥2,371–3,177
Shimbashi to Karuizawa by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimbashi to Karuizawa is to train via Takasaki which costs ¥2300 - ¥3200 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Shimbashi to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimbashi to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 新橋駅前 and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via 東京ガーデンテラス紀尾井町. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimbashi to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 新橋 Shimbashi and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Shimbashi and Karuizawa is 153 km. The road distance is 163.8 km.
The best way to get from Shimbashi to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Shimbashi to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Shimbashi to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 東京ガーデンテラス紀尾井町 station.
Shimbashi to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Shimbashi to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 54m.
What companies run services between Shimbashi, Tokyo, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 東京ガーデンテラス紀尾井町 to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） 5 times a week. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 39m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shimbashi to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- JR EAST
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More Questions & Answers
Shimbashi to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.
Shimbashi to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Karuizawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimbashi to Karuizawa is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Shimbashi to Karuizawa.
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