There are 5 ways to get from Yokosuka to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train via Yokohama
best- Take the train from 横須賀中央 Yokosuka-chūō to Yokohamatrain Kk
- Take the train from Yokohama to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jt / ...
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain
3h 27m¥3,022–4,146Bus
- Take the bus from 池袋駅東口(西武観光バスのりば) to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば)bus 池袋~軽井沢
6h 24m¥5,427–7,726Drive 208.1 km
- Drive from Yokosuka to Karuizawacar 208.1 km
2h 42m¥3,618–5,226Train
- Take the train from 横須賀 Yokosuka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jo
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
3h 49m¥3,224–4,363Train via Takasaki
- Take the train from 汐入 Shioiri to Yokohamatrain Kk
- Take the train from Yokohama to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Karuizawatrain
5h 28m¥3,067–4,089
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yokosuka to Karuizawa is to train via Yokohama which costs ¥3000 - ¥4200 and takes 3h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Yokosuka to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yokosuka station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Yokohama Railway Station Ticket Gate and arriving at 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) via Haneda Airport Terminal 1 and 池袋駅東口(西武観光バスのりば). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Yokosuka to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 横須賀中央 Yokosuka-chūō and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Yokohama, Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Yokosuka and Karuizawa is 207 km. The road distance is 208.1 km.
The best way to get from Yokosuka to Karuizawa without a car is to train via Yokohama which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4200.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Yokosuka to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Yokosuka to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 池袋駅東口(西武観光バスのりば) station.
Yokosuka to Karuizawa train services, operated by Keikyu, depart from 横須賀中央 Yokosuka-chūō station.
The best way to get from Yokosuka to Karuizawa is to train via Yokohama which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Yokosuka, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from 横須賀中央 Yokosuka-chūō to Nakakaruizawa via Yokohama, Tōkyō Station, and Karuizawa in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口(西武観光バスのりば) to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- Phone
- 03-5789-8686
- Website
- keikyu.co.jp
Train from 横須賀中央 Yokosuka-chūō to Yokohama
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥320–430
- Website
- https://www.haneda-tokyo-access.com/en/
Train from 汐入 Shioiri to Yokohama
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥320–420
- Website
- https://www.haneda-tokyo-access.com/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Yokohama to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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 横須賀 Yokosuka to Tōkyō Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
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 Yokohama to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- seibubus.co.jp
Bus from 池袋駅東口(西武観光バスのりば) to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–3,800
- Website
- https://www.seibubus.co.jp/english_information/
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More Questions & Answers
Yokosuka to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) station.
Yokosuka to Karuizawa train services, operated by Keikyu, arrive at Yokohama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yokosuka to Karuizawa is 208 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Yokosuka to Karuizawa.
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