There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Karasawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
2h 38m¥11,747–15,540Drive 205.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Karasawacar 205.2 km
2h 54m¥3,552–5,130Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus Shinjuku
3h 43m¥11,300–13,300Bus via Shimo-Suwa
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus
3h 44m¥11,000–15,844
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Karasawa is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Karasawa is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Karasawa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Shimosuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Karasawa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Kami-Suwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Tokyo and Karasawa is 209 km. The road distance is 205.2 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Karasawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.
It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Tokyo to Karasawa, including transfers.
Tokyo to Karasawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Karasawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Karasawa is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥14000 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Karasawa, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Karasawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shimosuwa station.
Tokyo to Karasawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kami-Suwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Karasawa is 205 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Tokyo to Karasawa.
There are 341+ hotels available in Karasawa.