What is the cheapest way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro?

The cheapest way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro is to drive which costs ¥150 - ¥230 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro?

The fastest way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥4700 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Akihabara (Station) and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 秋葉原 Akihabara and arriving at 池袋 Ikebukuro. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro?

The distance between Akihabara (Station) and Ikebukuro is 10 km. The road distance is 9.1 km.

How do I travel from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro without a car?

The best way to get from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs ¥220 - ¥350.

How long does it take to get from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro?

The train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 池袋 Ikebukuro takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro train from?

Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 秋葉原 Akihabara station.

Where does the Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro train arrive?

Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Can I drive from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro?

Yes, the driving distance between Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro is 9 km. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro?

There are 12682+ hotels available in Ikebukuro.

Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro by train, subway, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain Jy
20 min
¥220–350
Drive 9.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukurocar 9.1 km
9 min
¥158–228
Subway
1. Take the subway from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 池袋 Ikebukurosubway M
24 min
¥180–220
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukurotaxi 9.1 km
9 min
¥4,700–6,000

Akihabara (Station) to Ikebukuro by train

3413Weekly Trains

20 minAverage Duration

¥220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10.5 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Akihabara (Station), Japan and Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 池袋 Ikebukuro every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220–350 and the journey takes 20 min.

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