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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kumamoto to Karuizawa

Composite routes from Kumamoto to Karuizawa

Cheapest
13 h 28 min
Car
1112 km.
from $61
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

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$368.41
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Narita
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.73–$343.00
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$393.81

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63
Plane from Saga Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$520.85

JetStar Japan

Website:
jetstar.com/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Narita
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.73–$343.00

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Fukuoka Airport to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$393.81

Solaseed Air

Website:
solaseedair.jp/
Plane from Kumamoto Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$190.56–$444.63

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$114.33–$165.15
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.38–$58.44
Train from Nagano to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36
Train from Ueno to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$52.09
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
48 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$27.95–$43.19
Train from Kumamoto to Shin-Tosu
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11

JR KYUSHU (Kyushu Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-04-1717
Website:
jrkyushu.co.jp/
Train from Kumamoto to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Nagoya to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
2h 59m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.54–$69.87
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95

Keisei Skyliner

Phone:
0570-081-160
Website:
keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Ueno
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.44–$19.94

Keisei Electric Railway

Phone:
0570-081-160
Website:
keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Ueno
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.35–$9.53

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.07

Shinano Railway

Website:
shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nagano to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$12.07–$15.24

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi BT to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
11h 12m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$60.98–$95.28
Bus from Osaka Station to Naka-Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
10h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.11–$88.93

Nishitetsu

Phone:
0570-00-1010
Website:
nishitetsu.jp/en/
Bus from Kumamoto Sakuramachi Bus Terminal to Hakata
Ave. Duration:
2h 14m
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
14h 39m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

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 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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