There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Kuruma Yama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
2h 29m¥10,747–13,040Drive 199.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Kuruma Yamacar 199.5 km
2h 58m¥3,464–5,003Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Stationbus Shinjuku
3h 32m¥11,500–21,118Bus via Shimo-Suwa
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus
3h 42m¥13,000–18,344
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Kuruma Yama is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Kuruma Yama is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Kuruma Yama station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kamisuwa Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Kuruma Yama. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Kami-Suwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Tokyo and Kuruma Yama is 205 km. The road distance is 199.5 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kuruma Yama without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Tokyo to Kuruma Yama, including transfers.
Tokyo to Kuruma Yama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Kuruma Yama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Kuruma Yama is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs ¥10000 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥22000 and takes 3h 32m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kuruma Yama, 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 Kamisuwa Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 14m. ALPICO Kotsu also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- 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 Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–12,000
- Schedules at
- 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 Kuruma Yama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kamisuwa Station.
Tokyo to Kuruma Yama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kami-Suwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Kuruma Yama is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Tokyo to Kuruma Yama.
There are 207+ hotels available in Kuruma Yama.