What is the cheapest way to get from Akihabara to Ikebukuro?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Akihabara to Ikebukuro?

The fastest way to get from Akihabara to Ikebukuro is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥4600 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Akihabara and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 上野広小路 and arriving at Hareza池袋. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Akihabara and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu and arriving at 池袋 Ikebukuro. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Akihabara to Ikebukuro?

The distance between Akihabara and Ikebukuro is 6 km. The road distance is 8.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Akihabara to Ikebukuro without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs ¥180 - ¥220.

How long does it take to get from Akihabara to Ikebukuro?

The subway from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 池袋 Ikebukuro takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Akihabara to Ikebukuro bus from?

Akihabara to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 上野広小路 station.

Where do I catch the Akihabara to Ikebukuro train from?

Akihabara to Ikebukuro train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, depart from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu station.

Train or bus from Akihabara to Ikebukuro?

The best way to get from Akihabara to Ikebukuro is to bus which takes 41 min and costs ¥210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥220 - ¥350 and takes 21 min.

Where does the Akihabara to Ikebukuro bus arrive?

Akihabara to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at Hareza池袋 station.

Where does the Akihabara to Ikebukuro train arrive?

Akihabara to Ikebukuro train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, arrive at 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Can I drive from Akihabara to Ikebukuro?

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

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro?

There are 12671+ hotels available in Ikebukuro.

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Distance: 6.4 km
Duration: 12 min

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

Tokyo Metro operates a subway from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 池袋 Ikebukuro every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥180–220 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 上野広小路 to Hareza池袋 every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 41 min.

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