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How to get fromShimosuwa to Karuizawaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shimosuwa to Karuizawa by taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Shimosuwa to Karasawataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Karasawa to Ōya Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Oya(Nagano) to Nakakaruizawatrain train
    2h 59m
    ¥9,962–13,901

  2. Drive 69.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shimosuwa to Karuizawacar car 69.8 km
    1h 26m
    ¥1,214–1,753

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Shimosuwa to Tanakataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tanaka to Nakakaruizawatrain train [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
    1h 32m
    ¥24,284–28,690

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Shimosuwa to Karuizawataxi taxi 69.8 km
    1h 26m
    ¥27,000–33,000

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 79.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Shimosuwa, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Shimosuwa to Karuizawa. However, you can take the taxi to Karasawa, take the bus to Ōya Station, walk to Oya(Nagano), then take the train to Nakakaruizawa. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Tanaka then take the train to Nakakaruizawa.

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