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How to get fromTakayama to Karuizawa Stationby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Karuizawa Station 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 6m

  2. Drive 159 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Karuizawa Stationcar car 159 km
    2h 47m
    ¥2,753–3,976

  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 Karuizawatrain train
    5h 56m
    ¥3,110–7,300

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  • Distance: 334.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 6m

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

You can take a train from Takayama to Karuizawa via Toyama in around 4h 6m.

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