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

The cheapest way to get from Shinagawa to Karuizawa is to train via Takasaki which costs ¥2400 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinagawa to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct bus between Shinagawa and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Shinagawa to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Shinagawa and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Shinagawa to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 大井町 Ōimachi and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Shinagawa to Karuizawa?

The distance between Shinagawa and Karuizawa is 160 km. The road distance is 169.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinagawa to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3400.

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Shinagawa to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinagawa to Karuizawa bus from?

Shinagawa to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Shinagawa to Karuizawa train from?

Shinagawa to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Shinagawa to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Shinagawa to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4400 and takes 4h 42m.

Where does the Shinagawa to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Shinagawa to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.

Where does the Shinagawa to Karuizawa train arrive?

Shinagawa to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Karuizawa station.

Can I drive from Shinagawa to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinagawa to Karuizawa is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Shinagawa to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

There are 479+ hotels available in Karuizawa.

Shinagawa to Karuizawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 49m
¥2,395–3,345
Bus
1. 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
4h 42m
¥3,188–4,314
Drive 169.8 km
1. Drive from Shinagawa to Karuizawacar 169.8 km
2h 12m
¥2,946–4,255
Train via Takasaki
1. Take the train from Shinagawa to Takasakitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 43m
¥2,440–3,264

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Distance: 160.1 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Shinagawa, 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 Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 29m.

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