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How to get fromShirakawa to Karuizawaby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shirakawa to Karuizawa by train or car

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  1. Train via Saitama

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Shirakawa to Oyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Oyama to Ōmiyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain train
    4h 16m
    ¥4,213–5,812

  2. Drive 229.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirakawa to Karuizawacar car 229.1 km
    3h 11m
    ¥3,983–5,752

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Shin-Shirakawa to Oyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from 小山 Oyama to 高崎 Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain train
    5h 47m
    ¥4,197–7,939

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  • Distance: 275 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Kutano to Nakakaruizawa via Shin-Shirakawa, Oyama, Omiya Station, and Karuizawa in around 4h 16m.

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