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

The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Shinjuku is to bus which costs ¥210 and takes 56 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Shinjuku is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Asakusa and Shinjuku?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 浅草六丁目 and arriving at 池袋駅東口. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Asakusa and Shinjuku?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 浅草 Asakusa and arriving at 青山一丁目 Aoyama-itchome. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Asakusa to Shinjuku?

The distance between Asakusa and Shinjuku is 9 km. The road distance is 10.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Asakusa to Shinjuku without a car is to subway which takes 21 min and costs ¥330 - ¥350.

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

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Asakusa to Shinjuku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Shinjuku bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Shinjuku train from?

Asakusa to Shinjuku train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 新御徒町 Shin-okachimachi station.

Where does the Asakusa to Shinjuku bus arrive?

Asakusa to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口 station.

Where does the Asakusa to Shinjuku train arrive?

Asakusa to Shinjuku train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku station.

Can I drive from Asakusa to Shinjuku?

Yes, the driving distance between Asakusa to Shinjuku is 11 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Asakusa to Shinjuku.

Where can I stay near Shinjuku?

There are 12811+ hotels available in Shinjuku.

Asakusa to Shinjuku - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Asakusa to Shinjuku by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 新御徒町 Shin-okachimachi to 東新宿 Higashi-shinjukusubway E
21 min
¥333–347
Drive 10.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Asakusa to Shinjukucar 10.8 km
11 min
¥188–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from 浅草六丁目 to 池袋駅東口bus 草６４
56 min
¥210
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Asakusa to Shinjukutaxi 10.8 km
11 min
¥5,500–7,000
Subway via 青山一丁目 Aoyama-itchome
1. Take the subway from 浅草 Asakusa to 青山一丁目 Aoyama-itchomesubway G
29 min
¥200–240
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 浅草二丁目 to 日暮里駅前bus 都０８（Ｔ０８）
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jy
41 min

Asakusa to Shinjuku by train and subway

1358Weekly Services

21 minAverage Duration

¥333Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.9 km
Duration: 21 min

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

Toei Subway operates a subway from 新御徒町 Shin-okachimachi to 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 浅草六丁目 to 池袋駅東口 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 56 min.

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