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

The cheapest way to get from Akihabara to Shimokitazawa is to subway which costs ¥200 - ¥240 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Akihabara to Shimokitazawa is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥6000 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Akihabara and Shimokitazawa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 新御茶ノ水 Shin-ochanomizu and arriving at 代々木上原 Yoyogi-uehara. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Akihabara to Shimokitazawa?

The distance between Akihabara and Shimokitazawa is 13 km. The road distance is 12.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Akihabara to Shimokitazawa without a car is to train via 新宿 Shinjuku which takes 20 min and costs ¥320 - ¥550.

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

It takes approximately 20 min to get from Akihabara to Shimokitazawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Akihabara to Shimokitazawa train from?

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

Where does the Akihabara to Shimokitazawa train arrive?

Akihabara to Shimokitazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Can I drive from Akihabara to Shimokitazawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Akihabara to Shimokitazawa is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Akihabara to Shimokitazawa.

Where can I stay near Shimokitazawa?

There are 13124+ hotels available in Shimokitazawa.

Akihabara to Shimokitazawa - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Akihabara to Shimokitazawa by train, taxi, car, or subway

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Train via 新宿 Shinjuku
best
1. Take the train from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jc / ...
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawatrain Oh
20 min
¥326–530
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 新御茶ノ水 Shin-ochanomizu to 代々木上原 Yoyogi-ueharasubway C
22 min
¥200–240
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Akihabara to Shimokitazawataxi 12.3 km
14 min
¥6,000–7,500
Drive 12.3 km
1. Drive from Akihabara to Shimokitazawacar 12.3 km
14 min
¥213–307
Train
1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 渋谷 Shibuyatrain Jy
36 min
¥445–590
Train via 秋葉原 Akihabara
1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jy / ...
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawatrain Oh
41 min
¥456–662

Akihabara to Shimokitazawa by train

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Distance: 13.1 km
Duration: 20 min

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

You can take a train from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa via 新宿 Shinjuku in around 20 min.

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