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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kamakura to Karuizawa

Composite routes from Kamakura to Karuizawa

Cheapest
2 h 42 min
Car
199 km.
from $10
Other
3 h 4 min
142 km.
from $63.72
5 h 18 min
Train, Bus
142 km.
from $43.07

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kamakura to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.89

Bus operators

Tokyu Bus

Phone:
03-6412-0190
Website:
tokyubus.co.jp/
Bus from 横浜駅西口 to 軽井沢駅
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.70

Seibu bus

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:
$21.60–$30.49

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa is to bus which costs $4.78 - $5.98 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $20.65 - $31.52 .

Is there a direct train between Kamakura and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kamakura to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Kamakura and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.

How far is it from Kamakura to Karuizawa?

The distance between Kamakura and Karuizawa is 205 km. The road distance is 199.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $35.87 - $54.35 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kamakura to Karuizawa train from?

Kamakura to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kamakura station.

Train or bus from Kamakura to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Kamakura to Karuizawa is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs $35.87 - $54.35 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4.78 - $5.98 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the time difference between Kamakura and Karuizawa?

It is currently 18:46 at both, Kamakura and Karuizawa.

Where does the Kamakura to Karuizawa train arrive?

Kamakura to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kamakura to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kamakura to Karuizawa is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Kamakura 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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