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How to get fromYamanashi to Karuizawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Yamanashi to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Tokyo

    best
    1. Take the train from Yamanashishi to Shinjuku Stationtrain train Kaiji / ...
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain train Hakutaka
    4h 23m
    ¥4,056–5,508

  2. Drive 114.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Yamanashi to Karuizawacar car 114.8 km
    1h 52m
    ¥1,996–2,883

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus bus 池袋～軽井沢
    7h 12m
    ¥4,647–8,372

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Komorotrain train [12629] JR Koumi
    5h 33m
    ¥2,347–3,282

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Map of how to get from Yamanashi to Karuizawa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 270.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Yamanashi, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?

You can take a train from Yamanashishi to Nakakaruizawa via Shinjuku Station, Tōkyō Station, and Karuizawa in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via 甲府 Kōfu, Kofu Station, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 12m.

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