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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tateyama to Karuizawa

Composite routes from Tateyama to Karuizawa

Cheapest
2 h 59 min
Car
217 km.
from $11
Other
4 h 12 min
Bus, Train
190 km.
from $58.64
7 h 17 min
190 km.
from $23.72
4 h 49 min
189 km.
from $88.99
6 h 24 min
190 km.
from $40.61

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$34.30–$52.09

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Soga to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.97–$22.87

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tateyama to Kimitsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.84–$8.26
Train from Soga to Tōkyō
Ave. Duration:
49 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.72–$7.62

Bus operators

JR Bus Kanto

Phone:
0570-048905
Website:
jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com/
Bus from Tateyama Station to Tokyo
Ave. Duration:
2h 1m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.24–$25.41
Bus from Tateyama Station to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41

Keikyu Airport Limousine

Phone:
050-1807-1810
Website:
keikyu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Tateyama station to Yokohama
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$12.70–$22.87

Tokyu Bus

Phone:
03-6412-0190
Website:
tokyubus.co.jp/
Bus from 横浜駅西口 to 軽井沢駅
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.66

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:
$21.60–$30.49

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tateyama to Karuizawa is to bus which costs $11.96 - $21.74 and takes 7h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tateyama to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Tateyama and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct bus from Tateyama station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Tateyama Station and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via バスタ新宿（４Ｆのりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Tateyama and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Tateyama to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Tateyama and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Kimitsu, Soga, Tōkyō Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Tateyama to Karuizawa?

The distance between Tateyama and Karuizawa is 258 km. The road distance is 256.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tateyama to Karuizawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 12m and costs $42.39 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Tateyama to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tateyama to Karuizawa bus from?

Tateyama to Karuizawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tateyama Station.

Where do I catch the Tateyama to Karuizawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Tateyama to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Tateyama to Karuizawa is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs $43.48 - $92.39 . Alternatively, you can bus via Tokyo, which costs $32.61 - $47.83 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Tateyama to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Tateyama to Karuizawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Tateyama to Karuizawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tateyama to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Tateyama to Karuizawa is 257 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Tateyama 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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