What is the cheapest way to get from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku?

The cheapest way to get from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku is to drive which costs ¥180 - ¥270 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku?

The fastest way to get from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Arakawa-ku and Shinjuku?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku?

The distance between Arakawa-ku and Shinjuku is 11 km. The road distance is 10.5 km.

How do I travel from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku without a car?

The best way to get from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs ¥220 - ¥360.

How long does it take to get from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku?

The train from 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori to 新宿 Shinjuku takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku train from?

Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori station.

Where does the Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku?

Yes, the driving distance between Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku is 11 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku.

Where can I stay near Shinjuku?

There are 12855+ hotels available in Shinjuku.

Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku by train, taxi, car, foot, subway, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jy
20 min
¥220–360
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from 町屋駅前 Machiya-ekimae to 早稲田 Wasedatram Sa
48 min
¥170–270
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Arakawa-ku to Shinjukutaxi 10.5 km
13 min
¥5,000–6,500
Drive 10.5 km
1. Drive from Arakawa-ku to Shinjukucar 10.5 km
13 min
¥183–264
Walk
1. Take the walk from Arakawa-ku to Shinjukuwalk 10.1 km
2h 2m
Subway
1. Take the subway from 町屋 Machiya to 明治神宮前〈原宿〉 Meiji-jingumaesubway C
29 min
¥210–260

Arakawa-ku to Shinjuku by train

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Distance: 10.8 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Arakawa-ku, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori to 新宿 Shinjuku every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220–360 and the journey takes 20 min.

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