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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Yamagata to Karuizawa

Composite routes from Yamagata to Karuizawa

Cheapest
4 h 45 min
Car
400 km.
from $22
Other
3 h 58 min
Bus, Train
260 km.
from $108.38
10 h 15 min
Bus, Train
260 km.
from $52.01
5 h 12 min
Plane, Train
260 km.
from $196.54
4 h
260 km.
from $137.22
7 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
260 km.
from $204.43

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$368.41

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Shonai Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$254.07

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sendai to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$58.44–$88.93
Train from Ōmiya to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.49–$47.00
Train from Tōkyō Station to Karuizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$35.57–$53.36
Train from Yamagata to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.98–$88.93

Shinano Railway

Website:
shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nagano to Nakakaruizawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$11.43–$13.97

Bus operators

Nagaden Bus

Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Niigata-eki to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.01

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.89
Bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.43–$15.24

Shonai Kotsu

Website:
shonaikotsu.jp/english
Bus from Kenchou mae to S-mall
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.40–$21.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Karuizawa is to bus and train via Niigata which costs $48.91 - $59.78 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Karuizawa is to bus and train which takes 3h 58m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct train between Yamagata and Karuizawa?

No, there is no direct train from Yamagata to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Yamagata and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Ōmiya and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Yamagata to Karuizawa?

The distance between Yamagata and Karuizawa is 472 km. The road distance is 401.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata to Karuizawa without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 58m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Yamagata to Karuizawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Karuizawa train from?

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

Where does the Yamagata to Karuizawa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Yamagata to Karuizawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Karuizawa is 401 km. It takes approximately 4h 45m to drive from Yamagata 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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