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How to get fromShinjuku to Karuizawaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain train Ja / ...
    2. Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    2h 51m
    ¥2,301–3,094

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus bus 池袋～軽井沢
    3h 29m
    ¥3,000–4,000

  3. Drive 156.1 km

    1. Drive from Shinjuku to Karuizawacar car 156.1 km
    2h 3m
    ¥2,711–3,915

  4. Bus via Komoro Station

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus bus To Saku
    3h 48m
    ¥3,550–3,860

Shinjuku to Karuizawa by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

You can take a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to Nakakaruizawa via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Karuizawa in around 2h 51m. 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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