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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Karuizawa to Otsu

Composite routes from Karuizawa to Otsu

Cheapest
5 h 17 min
Car
367 km.
from $20
Other
5 h 18 min
288 km.
from $173.28
10 h 40 min
Train, Bus
288 km.
from $118.93
6 h 54 min
288 km.
from $101.74
5 h 35 min
Train, Plane
287 km.
from $170.46
6 h 4 min
Train, Plane
287 km.
from $180.78
5 h 59 min
Train, Plane
287 km.
from $199.26
6 h 43 min
Train, Plane
287 km.
from $217.52
7 h 4 min
Train, Plane
287 km.
from $203.50

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Skymark Airlines
Website
Fuji Dream
Website
Ibex Airlines
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 10m
Every day
$63.52–$241.37
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 11m
Every day
$88.93–$292.18
Skymark Airlines
Website
1h 20m
Every day
$63.52–$165.15
Fuji Dream
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$63.52–$203.26
Ibex Airlines
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$101.63–$292.18
Train operators
Found: 5
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)
Website
Shinano Railway
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
28 min
Hourly
$24.14–$38.11
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
56 min
Hourly
$22.87–$33.03
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Website
59 min
Every 30 minutes
0570-00-2486
0570-00-2486
Call
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h 12m
Every 2 hours
050-3772-3910
050-3772-3910
Call
Shinano Railway
Website
1h 17m
3 times a day
$12.07–$15.24
Bus operators
Found: 2
Kintetsu Bus
Website
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Website
Kintetsu Bus
Website
9h 33m
Once daily
$38.11–$88.93
0570-001631
0570-001631
Call
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Website
8h 37m
Once daily
$48.27–$76.22
+81 27-287-4000
+81 27-287-4000
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Ōtsu is to drive which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Ōtsu is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs $40.22 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct train between Karuizawa and Ōtsu?

No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Ōtsu. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Otsu via Karuizawa, Nagano, Tsuruga and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Karuizawa to Ōtsu?

The distance between Karuizawa and Ōtsu is 542 km. The road distance is 378.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Karuizawa to Ōtsu without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs $86.96 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Karuizawa to Ōtsu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karuizawa to Ōtsu train from?

Karuizawa to Ōtsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Karuizawa station.

Where does the Karuizawa to Ōtsu train arrive?

Karuizawa to Ōtsu train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Karuizawa to Ōtsu?

Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Ōtsu is 378 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Karuizawa to Ōtsu.

Where can I stay near Ōtsu?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Ōtsu. Prices start at $27.27 per night.
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