There are 3 ways to get from Nakameguro 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 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば）bus 池袋～軽井沢
4h 39m¥3,330–4,620Drive 163.1 km
- Drive from Nakameguro to Karuizawacar 163.1 km
2h 7m¥2,808–4,055
Nakameguro to Karuizawa by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nakameguro to Karuizawa is to train which costs ¥2300 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Nakameguro to Karuizawa is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4100.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakameguro to Karuizawa. However, there are services departing from 東京共済病院前 and arriving at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） via 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakameguro 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 Nakameguro and Karuizawa is 153 km. The road distance is 163.1 km.
The best way to get from Nakameguro to Karuizawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Nakameguro to Karuizawa, including transfers.
Nakameguro to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） station.
Nakameguro to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ebisu station.
The best way to get from Nakameguro to Karuizawa is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥4700 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Nakameguro, 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 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,900–3,800 and the journey takes 2h 59m.
- 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
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Nakameguro to Karuizawa bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 町役場病院前［軽井沢］（おりば） station.
Nakameguro to Karuizawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakameguro to Karuizawa is 163 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Nakameguro to Karuizawa.
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