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Kumamoto to Karuizawa

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14 h 26 min
1079 km.
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Kumamoto, Japan → Karuizawa, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Karuizawa

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Karuizawa

Cheapest
14 h 26 min
Car
1079 km.
from $59
Other
9 h 25 min
820 km.
from $323.22
6 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
822 km.
from $290.49
6 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
822 km.
from $165.27
6 h 52 min
Train, Plane
822 km.
from $375.71
7 h 56 min
Train, Plane
822 km.
from $340.89

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
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JetStar Japan
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Fuji Dream
Website
Solaseed Air
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 35m
Every day
$88.93–$368.41
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 34m
Every day
$190.56–$444.63
JetStar Japan
Website
1h 40m
Every day
$45.73–$343.00
Fuji Dream
Website
1h 25m
Every day
$177.85–$393.81
Solaseed Air
Website
1h 36m
Every day
$190.56–$444.63
Train operators
Found: 7
Japan Railways Shinkansen
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JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
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Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
Keisei Skyliner
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Keisei Electric Railway
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Shinano Railway
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Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
3h 10m
Hourly
$114.33–$165.15
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
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JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)
Website
2h 28m
Twice daily
0570-04-1717
0570-04-1717
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Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
2h 59m
Hourly
$49.54–$69.87
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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Keisei Skyliner
Website
41 min
Every 30 minutes
$19.44–$19.94
0570-081-160
0570-081-160
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Keisei Electric Railway
Website
1h 22m
4 times a day
$6.35–$9.53
0570-081-160
0570-081-160
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JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
1h 14m
Once daily
$8.89–$12.07
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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Shinano Railway
Website
1h 17m
Twice daily
$12.07–$15.24
Bus operators
Found: 3
Kintetsu Bus
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Nishitetsu
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Seibu bus
Website
Kintetsu Bus
Website
11h 12m
Once daily
$60.98–$95.28
0570-001631
0570-001631
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Nishitetsu
Website
2h 14m
Every 5 minutes
$19.06–$27.95
0570-00-1010
0570-00-1010
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Seibu bus
Website
3h 29m
Once daily
$22.87–$30.49

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kumamoto to Karuizawa is to drive which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kumamoto to Karuizawa is to fly and train which takes 6h 1m and costs $108.70 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Kumamoto and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Kumamoto to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via Hakata Bus Terminal and バスタ新宿（４Ｆのりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Kumamoto and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kumamoto to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Kumamoto and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Nagoya, Nagano and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

How far is it from Kumamoto to Karuizawa?

The distance between Kumamoto and Karuizawa is 1148 km. The road distance is 1109.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $184.78 - $282.61 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 25m to get from Kumamoto to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Karuizawa bus from?

Kumamoto to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, depart from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Kumamoto to Karuizawa train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kumamoto to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Kumamoto to Karuizawa is to train which takes 9h 25m and costs $184.78 - $282.61 . There are no good options to bus or fly between Kumamoto to Karuizawa.

Where does the Kumamoto to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Kumamoto to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Nishitetsu, arrive at Hakata Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Kumamoto to Karuizawa train arrive?

Kumamoto to Karuizawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Kumamoto to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Kumamoto to Karuizawa is 1109 km. It takes approximately 13h 20m to drive from Kumamoto 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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