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

The cheapest way to get from Akihabara to Shibuya is to subway which costs ¥170 - ¥250 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Akihabara to Shibuya is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Akihabara and Shibuya?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 岩本町 Iwamotocho and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Akihabara to Shibuya?

The distance between Akihabara and Shibuya is 8 km. The road distance is 9.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Akihabara to Shibuya without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs ¥170 - ¥250.

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

The subway from 岩本町 Iwamotocho to 新宿 Shinjuku takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Akihabara to Shibuya train from?

Akihabara to Shibuya train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 岩本町 Iwamotocho station.

Where does the Akihabara to Shibuya train arrive?

Akihabara to Shibuya train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Can I drive from Akihabara to Shibuya?

Yes, the driving distance between Akihabara to Shibuya is 10 km. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Akihabara to Shibuya.

Where can I stay near Shibuya?

There are 12790+ hotels available in Shibuya.

Akihabara to Shibuya - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Akihabara to Shibuya by subway, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 岩本町 Iwamotocho to 新宿 Shinjukusubway S
14 min
¥170–250
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 千駄ケ谷 Sendagayatrain Jb
15 min
¥130–290
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Akihabara to Shibuyataxi 9.6 km
9 min
¥5,000–6,000
Drive 9.6 km
1. Drive from Akihabara to Shibuyacar 9.6 km
9 min
¥168–242

Akihabara to Shibuya by subway

2947Weekly Subways

14 minAverage Duration

¥170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7.5 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Toei Subway operates a subway from 岩本町 Iwamotocho to 新宿 Shinjuku every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170–250 and the journey takes 14 min. Tokyo Metro also services this route every 10 minutes.

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