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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Sendai to Karuizawa

Cheapest
4 h 42 min
Car
398 km.
from $21
Other
2 h 49 min
292 km.
from $133.35
9 h 10 min
Bus, Train
291 km.
from $66.23
7 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
291 km.
from $146.60
6 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
291 km.
from $186.90

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$368.41

Blue Panorama Airlines

Website:
blue-panorama.com/index.html
Plane from Sendai Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$15.24–$266.78

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sendai to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$58.44–$88.93
Train from Ōmiya to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.49–$47.00
Train from Takasaki to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
14 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$31.76
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.19–$62.25

Bus operators

Nippon Chuo Bus Co

Phone:
+81 27-287-4000
Website:
ncb.jp/
Bus from 仙台駅東口 to 高崎駅東口
Ave. Duration:
7h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$39.38–$59.71

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Hirose dori Ichiban-cho to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Karuizawa is to drive which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Ōmiya and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Sendai to Karuizawa?

The distance between Sendai and Karuizawa is 415 km. The road distance is 399 km.

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

The best way to get from Sendai to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 49m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Sendai to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Karuizawa train from?

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

Where does the Sendai to Karuizawa train arrive?

Sendai to Karuizawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Ōmiya station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Karuizawa is 399 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Sendai 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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