There are 3 ways to get from Karuizawa to Magome-juku by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoitrain [161761] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
- Take the train from Shinonoi to Nakatsugawatrain Shinano 12 / ...
5h 7m¥4,062–5,261Drive 173.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Karuizawa to Magome-jukucar 173.2 km
2h 52m¥2,980–4,305Bus
- Take the bus from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) to 池袋駅東口(おりば)bus 池袋~軽井沢
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Magomebus Dream Kani / ...
9h 6m¥7,899–12,022
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Karuizawa to Magome-juku is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Karuizawa to Magome-juku is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Karuizawa to Magome-juku. However, there are services departing from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) and arriving at Chuodo Magome via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Karuizawa to Magome-juku. However, there are services departing from Nakakaruizawa and arriving at Nakatsugawa via Shinonoi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Karuizawa and Magome-juku is 233 km. The road distance is 173.2 km.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Magome-juku without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Karuizawa to Magome-juku, including transfers.
Karuizawa to Magome-juku bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) station.
Karuizawa to Magome-juku train services, operated by Shinano Railway, depart from Nakakaruizawa station.
The best way to get from Karuizawa to Magome-juku is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs ¥4000 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Karuizawa, Nagano, Japan and Magome-juku, Gifu, Japan?
You can take a train from Nakakaruizawa to Magome-juku via Shinonoi, Nakatsugawa, 中津川駅前, and 馬籠 in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 町役場病院前[軽井沢](のりば) to Magome-juku via 池袋駅東口(おりば), Ikebukuro, Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and Chuodo Magome in around 9h 6m.
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- Shinano Railway
Train from Nakakaruizawa to Shinonoi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,600
- Website
- Shinano Railway
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shinonoi to Nakatsugawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinonoi to Nakatsugawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,100
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Magome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Magome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–8,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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Karuizawa to Magome-juku bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口(おりば) station.
Karuizawa to Magome-juku train services, operated by Shinano Railway, arrive at Shinonoi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Karuizawa to Magome-juku is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Karuizawa to Magome-juku.
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