There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 7m¥2,524–3,475Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo DisneySea to Ikebukuro West Exitbus Musashi Urawa
- Take the bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
5h 6m¥3,862–11,850Drive 176.5 km
- Drive from Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawacar 176.5 km
2h 20m¥3,065–4,427
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2500 - ¥3500 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Tokyo DisneySea and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 舞浜 Maihama and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Tokyo DisneySea and Karuizawa is 169 km. The road distance is 176.5 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, depart from Tokyo DisneySea station.
Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 6m.
What companies run services between Tokyo DisneySea, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Tokyo DisneySea to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via Tokyo DisneySea, Ikebukuro West Exit, and 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 047-712-7400
- Website
- keiseibus.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo DisneySea to Ikebukuro West Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥950–8,500
- Website
- https://www.keiseibus.co.jp/en/
- Website
- seibubus.co.jp
Bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,800
- Website
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, arrive at Ikebukuro West Exit station.
Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Karuizawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa is 176 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Tokyo DisneySea to Karuizawa.
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