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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shinjuku to Karuizawa

Composite routes from Shinjuku to Karuizawa

Cheapest
1 h 58 min
Car
155 km.
from $8
Other
2 h 20 min
122 km.
from $58.78
2 h 58 min
122 km.
from $34.83

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
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

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.43–$20.33

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$3.81–$5.21
Train from Shinjuku Station to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.43–$16.51

Bus operators

Seibu bus

Website:
seibubus.co.jp
Bus from 下落合駅（のりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.60–$29.22

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Karuizawa is to drive which costs $16.30 - $25 and takes 1h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs $16.30 - $25 .

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Karuizawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 下落合駅（のりば） and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Ōmiya and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Karuizawa?

The distance between Shinjuku and Karuizawa is 149 km. The road distance is 155.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $29.35 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Shinjuku to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Karuizawa bus from?

Shinjuku to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 下落合駅（のりば） station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Karuizawa train from?

Shinjuku to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 20m and costs $29.35 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.48 - $25 and takes 2h 49m.

Where does the Shinjuku to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Karuizawa train arrive?

Shinjuku to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Karuizawa is 156 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Shinjuku 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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