There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 6m¥2,358–3,025Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 軽井沢駅(3番のりば)bus 池袋~軽井沢
4h 23m¥3,107–4,035Drive 162.5 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Dorogawa Damcar 162.5 km
2h 7m¥2,824–4,079Train via Ueno
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 上野 Uenotrain Jy / ...
- Take the train from Ueno to Karuizawatrain
- Take the train from Karuizawa to Shinanooiwaketrain
3h 1m¥2,371–3,225
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3100 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 軽井沢駅(3番のりば) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Dorogawa Dam. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Shinanooiwake via Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Tokyo and Dorogawa Dam is 157 km. The road distance is 162.5 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam, including transfers.
Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Dorogawa Dam, 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, Seibu bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 軽井沢駅(3番のりば) once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,900 and the journey takes 3h 22m.
- 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/
Train from Tōkyō Station to 上野 Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥100–230
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ueno to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,800
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Karuizawa to Shinanooiwake
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥170–200
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Website
- seibubus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 軽井沢駅(3番のりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,900
- Website
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 軽井沢駅(3番のりば) station.
Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Karuizawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Tokyo to Dorogawa Dam.
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