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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gotemba to Karuizawa

Composite routes from Gotemba to Karuizawa

Cheapest
2 h 41 min
Car
165 km.
from $9
Other
4 h 7 min
118 km.
from $69.20
5 h 34 min
118 km.
from $48.43
5 h 36 min
118 km.
from $59.02
7 h 43 min
118 km.
from $36.09

Transport providers

Train operators
Found: 3
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
55 min
Every 30 minutes
$29.22–$44.46
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
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Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
1h 44m
Twice daily
$25.41–$35.57
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
2h 12m
Twice daily
$12.70–$16.51
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
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Bus operators
Found: 4
Odakyu Highway Bus
Website
JR Bus Kanto
Website
Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus
Website
Seibu bus
Website
Odakyu Highway Bus
Website
2h 55m
Hourly
$13.61
03-3428-5331
03-3428-5331
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JR Bus Kanto
Website
3h 5m
5 times a day
$22.87–$27.95
0570-048905
0570-048905
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Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus
Website
1h 35m
Twice a week
$13.61
Seibu bus
Website
2h 59m
5 times a day
$21.60–$29.22

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gotemba to Karuizawa is to drive which costs $17.39 - $26.09 and takes 2h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gotemba to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs $17.39 - $26.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Gotemba and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Gotemba to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Gotemba Premium Outlets and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Gotemba and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Gotemba to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Gotemba and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Numazu, Mishima, Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from Gotemba to Karuizawa?

The distance between Gotemba and Karuizawa is 293 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Gotemba to Karuizawa without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 7m and costs $41.30 - $86.96 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Gotemba to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gotemba to Karuizawa bus from?

Gotemba to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus, depart from Gotemba Premium Outlets station.

Where do I catch the Gotemba to Karuizawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Gotemba to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Gotemba to Karuizawa is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 7m and costs $41.30 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29.35 - $36.96 and takes 5h 34m.

Where does the Gotemba to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Gotemba to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Kokusai Kogyo Highway bus, arrive at Ikebukuro station.

What is the time difference between Gotemba and Karuizawa?

It is currently 15:44 at both, Gotemba and Karuizawa.

Where does the Gotemba to Karuizawa train arrive?

Gotemba to Karuizawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Gotemba to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Gotemba to Karuizawa is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Gotemba to Karuizawa.

Where can I stay near Karuizawa?

There are 323+ hotels available in Karuizawa. Prices start at $25.21 per night.
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