| Cheapest Transport | $17 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 5m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:12 PM |
| Departures per day | 6 |
| Distance | 175 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | BB Global Travel, Hokuriku Shinkansen, JR East Rail Pass, Seibu Tourist Bus ZSBG1, Syoei Bus SY, Tokyu Transit XTKT2 |
Travelling between Tokyo and Karuizawa is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 126.15 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 43.59.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 4 hours to travel between Tokyo and Karuizawa depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Tokyo and Karuizawa. Train will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 3h 30m to reach Karuizawa.
Travelling between Tokyo and Karuizawa can be as cheap as USD 43.59 if you opt for a Hokuriku Shinkansen train and as expensive as USD 126.15 if you buy a JR East Rail Pass Train ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Tokyo to Karuizawa.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Seibu Tourist Bus ZSBG1, Syoei Bus SY (昌栄バス), Tokyu Transit XTKT2
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
BB Global Travel
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route