There are 4 ways to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ebisu to Ōmiyatrain Shounan Shinjuku Rain Kaisoku / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 48m¥2,360–3,169Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば)bus 池袋~軽井沢
4h 37m¥3,125–4,249Drive 162.9 km
- Drive from Ebisu Station to Karuizawacar 162.9 km
2h 7m¥2,803–4,049Train via 大宮 Ōmiya
- Take the train from 恵比寿 Ebisu to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Js / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Karuizawatrain Hakutaka
2h 49m¥2,367–3,179
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from Ebisu and arriving at Nakakaruizawa via Omiya Station and Karuizawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Ebisu Station and Karuizawa is 153 km. The road distance is 162.9 km.
The best way to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Ebisu Station to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Ebisu Station to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ebisu station.
The best way to get from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3100 - ¥4300 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Ebisu Station, Tokyo, Japan and Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from Ebisu to Nakakaruizawa via Omiya Station and Karuizawa in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, Seibu bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 29m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ebisu to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–750
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 恵比寿 Ebisu to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
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Ebisu Station to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前[軽井沢](おりば) station.
Ebisu Station to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ebisu Station to Karuizawa is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ebisu Station to Karuizawa.
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