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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hakone to Karuizawa

Composite routes from Hakone to Karuizawa

Cheapest
3 h 4 min
Car
194 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 33 min
Bus, Train
130 km.
from $93.27
7 h 48 min
130 km.
from $50.41
5 h 24 min
130 km.
from $68.04

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Odawara to Shin-Yokohama
Ave. Duration:
25 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.33–$33.03
Train from Shin-Yokohama to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.51–$27.95
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36
Train from Takasaki to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$31.76

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Odawara to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.33–$27.95

Bus operators

Odakyu Highway Bus

Phone:
03-3428-5331
Website:
odakyu-highway.jp/
Bus from Hakone Highland Hotel mae to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
3h 19m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$13.89

Hakone Tozan Bus

Phone:
0465-35-1271
Website:
hakonenavi.jp/international/en/
Bus from Miyanoshita to Odawara
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.07–$9.53

Seibu bus

Website:
seibubus.co.jp
Bus from バスタ新宿（４Ｆのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）
Ave. Duration:
3h 29m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.87–$30.49

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hakone to Karuizawa?

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Karuizawa is to drive which costs $19.57 - $30.43 and takes 2h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakone to Karuizawa?

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $19.57 - $30.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Hakone and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Hakone to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Hakone Highland Hotel mae and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via バスタ新宿（４Ｆのりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Hakone to Karuizawa?

The distance between Hakone and Karuizawa is 240 km. The road distance is 190.7 km.

How do I travel from Hakone to Karuizawa without a car?

The best way to get from Hakone to Karuizawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 33m and costs $65.22 - $108.70 .

How long does it take to get from Hakone to Karuizawa?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Hakone to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Karuizawa bus from?

Hakone to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, depart from Hakone Highland Hotel mae station.

Train or bus from Hakone to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Hakone to Karuizawa is to bus which takes 7h 48m and costs $30.43 - $38.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $38.04 - $65.22 and takes 5h 24m.

Where does the Hakone to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Hakone to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Odakyu Highway Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Karuizawa is 191 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Hakone to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

There are 313+ hotels available in Karuizawa. Prices start at $25.74 per night.
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