There are 3 ways to get from Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jy
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 2m¥2,492–3,442Bus
- Take the bus from 下落合駅(のりば) to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば)bus 池袋~軽井沢
3h 3m¥2,800–3,800Drive 154.4 km
- Drive from Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawacar 154.4 km
2h¥2,674–3,863
Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2400 - ¥3500 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 下落合駅(のりば) and arriving at 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば). Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Takadanobaba Station and Karuizawa is 165 km. The road distance is 154.4 km.
The best way to get from Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 下落合駅(のりば) station.
Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba station.
The best way to get from Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Takadanobaba Station, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa in around 3h 2m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 下落合駅(のりば) to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,800–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–430
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) station.
Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Takadanobaba Station to Karuizawa.
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