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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kawasaki to Karuizawa

Composite routes from Kawasaki to Karuizawa

Cheapest
2 h 18 min
Car
181 km.
from $9
Other
2 h 31 min
136 km.
from $64.15
3 h 24 min
136 km.
from $37.39

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
Train from Takasaki to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$31.76

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kawasaki to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
15 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$9.53–$17.79

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kawasaki to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.79–$3.81
Train from Kawasaki to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$19.06

Bus operators

Tokyu Bus

Phone:
03-6412-0190
Website:
tokyubus.co.jp/
Bus from 新横浜駅 to 軽井沢駅
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$1.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kawasaki to Karuizawa is to bus which costs $3.48 - $3.70 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kawasaki to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs $18.48 - $28.26 .

Is there a direct train between Kawasaki and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kawasaki to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Kawasaki and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

How far is it from Kawasaki to Karuizawa?

The distance between Kawasaki and Karuizawa is 169 km. The road distance is 177.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kawasaki to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $32.61 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Kawasaki to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kawasaki to Karuizawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Kawasaki to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Kawasaki to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs $32.61 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $3.48 - $3.70 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Kawasaki to Karuizawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kawasaki to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kawasaki to Karuizawa is 177 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Kawasaki 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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