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

The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Sugamo is to train which costs ¥110 - ¥250 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Sugamo is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥4000 - ¥4800.

Is there a direct bus between Asakusa and Sugamo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 西浅草三丁目 and arriving at とげぬき地蔵前. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Asakusa and Sugamo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 鶯谷 Uguisudani and arriving at 巣鴨 Sugamo. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Asakusa to Sugamo?

The distance between Asakusa and Sugamo is 5 km.

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

The best way to get from Asakusa to Sugamo without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs ¥110 - ¥250.

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

The train from 鶯谷 Uguisudani to 巣鴨 Sugamo takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Sugamo bus from?

Asakusa to Sugamo bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 西浅草三丁目 station.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Sugamo train from?

Asakusa to Sugamo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 鶯谷 Uguisudani station.

Train or bus from Asakusa to Sugamo?

The best way to get from Asakusa to Sugamo is to train which takes 10 min and costs ¥110 - ¥250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Asakusa to Sugamo bus arrive?

Asakusa to Sugamo bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at とげぬき地蔵前 station.

Where does the Asakusa to Sugamo train arrive?

Asakusa to Sugamo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 巣鴨 Sugamo station.

Where can I stay near Sugamo?

There are 12799+ hotels available in Sugamo.

Asakusa to Sugamo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Asakusa to Sugamo by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 鶯谷 Uguisudani to 巣鴨 Sugamotrain Jy
10 min
¥110–250
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 巣鴨 Sugamotrain Jy
27 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Asakusa to Sugamotaxi 7.6 km
9 min
¥4,000–4,800
Walk
1. Take the foot from Asakusa to Sugamowalk 7 km
1h 24m
Bus
1. Take the bus from 西浅草三丁目 to とげぬき地蔵前bus 草６３
45 min
¥210

Asakusa to Sugamo by train

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Distance: 4.6 km
Duration: 10 min

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 鶯谷 Uguisudani to 巣鴨 Sugamo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥110–250 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 西浅草三丁目 to とげぬき地蔵前 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 45 min.

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