How to Travel from
Nara-shi to Karuizawa
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Nara-shi, Japan → Karuizawa, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nara-Shi to Karuizawa
Composite routes from Nara-Shi to Karuizawa
Cheapest
5 h 29 min
Car
408 km.
from $22
Other
5 h 8 min
312 km.
from $138.41
10 h 42 min
Bus, Train
312 km.
from $78.12
7 h 35 min
312 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 55 min
Train, Plane
312 km.
from $157.59
6 h 35 min
Train, Plane
312 km.
from $164.68
7 h 17 min
Train, Plane
312 km.
from $199.25
7 h
Train, Plane
312 km.
from $201.50
7 h
Train, Plane
312 km.
from $191.36
7 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
312 km.
from $198.16
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$152.44
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$292.18
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$635.18
Skymark Airlines
Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Kobe to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$165.15
Plane from Kobe to Ibaraki
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$139.74
Fuji Dream
Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26
Ibex Airlines
Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$317.59
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyōto to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
2h 18m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
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
Train from Kyōto to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81
Train from Nagano to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.14–$38.11
Train from Niigata to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$43.19–$62.25
Train from Ueno to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$52.09
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Nagoya to Shinonoi
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.27–$69.87
Train from Ōsaka to Sannomiya
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.07–$20.33
Train from Shiojiri to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Ishioka to Ueno
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Nara to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Train from Ōsaka to Sannomiya
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 10 minutes
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
Train from Ishioka to Ueno
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70
Kintetsu Railway
Phone:
050-3536-3957
Website:
kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Uehommachi
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.94–$4.32
Train from Shin-Omiya to Tsuruhashi
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.81–$4.19
Train from Yamato-Saidaiji to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$4.57–$4.95
Shinano Railway
Website:
shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Shinonoi to Nakakaruizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.16–$12.07
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 Kyoto Station Hachijo gate to Naka-Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
9h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$38.11–$88.93
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Phone:
+81 27-287-4000
Website:
ncb.jp/
Bus from Jr奈良駅東口 to 高崎駅東口
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$50.81–$76.22
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Karuizawa?
The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Karuizawa is to drive which costs $42.39 - $65.22 and takes 5h 25m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Karuizawa?
The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Karuizawa is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 8m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct train between Nara-shi and Karuizawa?
No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Yamato-Saidaiji and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Kyōto, Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
How far is it from Nara-shi to Karuizawa?
The distance between Nara-shi and Karuizawa is 662 km. The road distance is 402.2 km.
How do I travel from Nara-shi to Karuizawa without a car?
The best way to get from Nara-shi to Karuizawa without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 5h 8m and costs $103.26 - $163.04 .
How long does it take to get from Nara-shi to Karuizawa?
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Nara-shi to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Karuizawa train from?
Nara-shi to Karuizawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Kyōto station.
Where does the Nara-shi to Karuizawa train arrive?
Nara-shi to Karuizawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.
Can I drive from Nara-shi to Karuizawa?
Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Karuizawa is 402 km. It takes approximately 5h 25m to drive from Nara-shi 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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