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

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There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    4h 34m

  2. Drive 155.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Karuizawacar car 155.2 km
    2h 42m
    ¥2,696–3,895

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinonoitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinonoi to Nakakaruizawatrain train
    5h 50m
    ¥3,010–7,300

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 338.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Takayama to Nakakaruizawa via Toyama and Karuizawa in around 4h 34m.

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