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

The cheapest way to get from Akihabara to Nakano is to subway which costs ¥170 - ¥250 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Akihabara to Nakano is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Akihabara and Nakano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 湯島三丁目 and arriving at 小滝橋車庫前. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Akihabara and Nakano?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu and arriving at 中野 Nakano. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Akihabara to Nakano?

The distance between Akihabara and Nakano is 12 km. The road distance is 10.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Akihabara to Nakano without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs ¥250 - ¥380.

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

The train from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 中野 Nakano takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Akihabara to Nakano bus from?

Akihabara to Nakano bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 湯島三丁目 station.

Where do I catch the Akihabara to Nakano train from?

Akihabara to Nakano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu station.

Train or bus from Akihabara to Nakano?

The best way to get from Akihabara to Nakano is to train which takes 14 min and costs ¥250 - ¥380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 and takes 43 min.

Where does the Akihabara to Nakano bus arrive?

Akihabara to Nakano bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 小滝橋車庫前 station.

Where does the Akihabara to Nakano train arrive?

Akihabara to Nakano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 中野 Nakano station.

Can I drive from Akihabara to Nakano?

Yes, the driving distance between Akihabara to Nakano is 11 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Akihabara to Nakano.

Where can I stay near Nakano?

There are 12893+ hotels available in Nakano.

Akihabara to Nakano - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Akihabara to Nakano by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 中野 Nakanotrain Jc / ...
14 min
¥250–380
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi to 新宿西口 Shinjuku-nishiguchisubway E
17 min
¥170–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from 湯島三丁目 to 小滝橋車庫前bus 上６９
43 min
¥210
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Akihabara to Nakanotaxi 10.7 km
11 min
¥5,500–6,500
Drive 10.7 km
1. Drive from Akihabara to Nakanocar 10.7 km
11 min
¥186–268

Akihabara to Nakano by train

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Distance: 12.3 km
Duration: 14 min

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 中野 Nakano every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥250–380 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 湯島三丁目 to 小滝橋車庫前 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 43 min.

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