What is the cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Kōenji?

The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Kōenji is to drive which costs ¥280 - ¥410 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Asakusa to Kōenji?

The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Kōenji is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs ¥8000 - ¥10000.

Is there a direct bus between Asakusa and Kōenji?

No, there is no direct bus from Asakusa to Kōenji. However, there are services departing from 浅草六丁目 and arriving at 高円寺駅入口 via 王子駅前. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Asakusa and Kōenji?

No, there is no direct train from Asakusa to Kōenji. However, there are services departing from 浅草 Asakusa and arriving at 高円寺 Kōenji via 秋葉原 Akihabara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.

How far is it from Asakusa to Kōenji?

The distance between Asakusa and Kōenji is 18 km. The road distance is 16.3 km.

How do I travel from Asakusa to Kōenji without a car?

The best way to get from Asakusa to Kōenji without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs ¥480 - ¥650.

How long does it take to get from Asakusa to Kōenji?

It takes approximately 41 min to get from Asakusa to Kōenji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Kōenji bus from?

Asakusa to Kōenji bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 浅草六丁目 station.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Kōenji train from?

Asakusa to Kōenji train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 秋葉原 Akihabara station.

Train or bus from Asakusa to Kōenji?

The best way to get from Asakusa to Kōenji is to train which takes 41 min and costs ¥480 - ¥650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥415 and takes 1h 39m.

Where does the Asakusa to Kōenji bus arrive?

Asakusa to Kōenji bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 王子駅前 station.

Where does the Asakusa to Kōenji train arrive?

Asakusa to Kōenji train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高円寺 Kōenji station.

Can I drive from Asakusa to Kōenji?

Yes, the driving distance between Asakusa to Kōenji is 16 km. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Asakusa to Kōenji.

Where can I stay near Kōenji?

There are 12726+ hotels available in Kōenji.

Asakusa to Kōenji - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Asakusa to Kōenji by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 高円寺 Kōenjitrain Jb
41 min
¥480–636
Drive 16.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Asakusa to Kōenjicar 16.3 km
16 min
¥284–410
Bus
1. Take the bus from 浅草六丁目 to 王子駅前bus 草６４
2. Take the bus from 王子駅前 to 高円寺駅入口bus 王７８
1h 39m
¥415
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Asakusa to Kōenjitaxi 16.3 km
16 min
¥8,000–10,000

Asakusa to Kōenji by train

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Distance: 17.8 km
Duration: 41 min

What companies run services between Asakusa, Japan and Kōenji, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 高円寺 Kōenji every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥290–430 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 浅草六丁目 to 高円寺駅入口 via 王子駅前 in around 1h 39m.

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