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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tokyo to Karuizawa

Composite routes from Tokyo to Karuizawa

Cheapest
1 h 58 min
Car
155 km.
from $8

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:
$35.57–$53.36

Bus operators

Tokyu Bus

Phone:
03-6412-0190
Website:
tokyubus.co.jp/
Bus from 渋谷駅（マークシティ） to 軽井沢駅
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.70

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:
$22.87–$30.49

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Karuizawa is to bus via 軽井沢駅 which costs $1.96 - $2.28 and takes 3h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Karuizawa is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Karuizawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from バスタ新宿（４Ｆのりば） and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Karuizawa?

The distance between Tokyo and Karuizawa is 151 km. The road distance is 162.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Tokyo to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Karuizawa bus from?

Tokyo to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from バスタ新宿（４Ｆのりば） station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Karuizawa train from?

Tokyo to Karuizawa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train, bus or fly from Tokyo to Karuizawa?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Karuizawa is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs $31.52 - $46.74 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19.57 - $26.09 and takes 3h 29m. There are no good options to fly between Tokyo to Karuizawa.

Where does the Tokyo to Karuizawa bus arrive?

Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Karuizawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Karuizawa is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Tokyo 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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