There are 3 ways to get from Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Yudanaka to Naganotrain [161115] Ltd. Exp. Snow Monkey / ...
- Take the train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawatrain [161678] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
3h 7m¥2,593–3,097Drive 82.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawacar 82.7 km
1h 18m¥1,432–2,068Bus
- Take the bus from Michi-no-eki Yamanouchi to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
- Take the bus from 草津温泉 to 町役場病院前bus 軽井沢仙之入草津線
4h 34m¥4,300–4,600
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2100.
No, there is no direct bus from Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Michi-no-eki Yamanouchi and arriving at 町役場病院前 via 草津温泉. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Yudanaka and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Yudanaka (Station) and Karuizawa is 104 km. The road distance is 82.7 km.
The best way to get from Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3100.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Michi-no-eki Yamanouchi station.
Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), depart from Yudanaka station.
The best way to get from Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥4600 and takes 4h 34m.
What companies run services between Yudanaka (Station), Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Yudanaka to Nakakaruizawa via Nagano in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Yudanaka (Station) to 町役場病院前 via Michi-no-eki Yamanouchi, Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal, and 草津温泉 in around 4h 34m.
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Yudanaka to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–1,800
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Michi-no-eki Yamanouchi to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal station.
Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Yudanaka (Station) to Karuizawa.
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