There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki by train, bus, or car
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Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki by train
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The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki is to train which costs ¥2100 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2900.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 軽井沢駅（３番のりば）. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 22m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Karuizawa. Services depart every four hours, and operate Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
The distance between Tokyo and Karuizawa-eki is 147 km. The road distance is 160.2 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki without a car is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2900.
The train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki is to train which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥2100 - ¥2900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 22m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Karuizawa-eki, 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/
- 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 Karuizawa-eki bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 軽井沢駅（３番のりば） station.
Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Karuizawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Tokyo to Karuizawa-eki.
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