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

The cheapest way to get from Arakawa to Shinjuku is to tram which costs ¥170 and takes 48 min.

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

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

Is there a direct train between Arakawa 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 to Shinjuku?

The distance between Arakawa and Shinjuku is 11 km. The road distance is 10.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Arakawa 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 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 to Shinjuku train from?

Arakawa 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 to Shinjuku train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Arakawa to Shinjuku?

Yes, the driving distance between Arakawa to Shinjuku is 10 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Arakawa to Shinjuku.

Where can I stay near Shinjuku?

There are 12816+ hotels available in Shinjuku.

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Arakawa 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
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Arakawa to Shinjukutaxi 10.4 km
13 min
¥5,000–6,500
Drive 10.4 km
1. Drive from Arakawa to Shinjukucar 10.4 km
13 min
¥181–261
Walk
1. Take the foot from Arakawa to Shinjukuwalk 10 km
2h
Subway
1. Take the subway from 町屋 Machiya to 明治神宮前〈原宿〉 Meiji-jingumaesubway C
28 min
¥210–260

Arakawa to Shinjuku by train

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Distance: 10.8 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Arakawa, 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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