What is the cheapest way to get from Bunkyō to Harajuku?

The cheapest way to get from Bunkyō to Harajuku is to train which costs ¥700 - ¥1100 and takes 1h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bunkyō to Harajuku?

The fastest way to get from Bunkyō to Harajuku is to drive which takes 52 min and costs ¥800 - ¥1200.

Is there a direct train between Bunkyō and Harajuku?

No, there is no direct train from Bunkyō to Harajuku. However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at 武蔵高萩 Musashi-Takahagi via 川越 Kawagoe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.

How far is it from Bunkyō to Harajuku?

The distance between Bunkyō and Harajuku is 42 km. The road distance is 47.6 km.

How do I travel from Bunkyō to Harajuku without a car?

The best way to get from Bunkyō to Harajuku without a car is to train which takes 1h 14m and costs ¥700 - ¥1100.

How long does it take to get from Bunkyō to Harajuku?

It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Bunkyō to Harajuku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bunkyō to Harajuku train from?

Bunkyō to Harajuku train services, operated by Tobu Railway, depart from 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Where does the Bunkyō to Harajuku train arrive?

Bunkyō to Harajuku train services, operated by Tobu Railway, arrive at 川越 Kawagoe station.

Can I drive from Bunkyō to Harajuku?

Yes, the driving distance between Bunkyō to Harajuku is 48 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Bunkyō to Harajuku.

Where can I stay near Harajuku?

There are 281+ hotels available in Harajuku.

Bunkyō to Harajuku - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Bunkyō to Harajuku by train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越 Kawagoetrain Tj
2. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 武蔵高萩 Musashi-Takahagitrain JR川越線 JR Kawagoe Line
1h 14m
¥702–1,072
Drive 47.6 km
1. Drive from Bunkyō to Harajukucar 47.6 km
52 min
¥827–1,195
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Bunkyō to Harajukutaxi 47.6 km
52 min
¥22,000–27,000

Bunkyō to Harajuku by train

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1h 14mAverage Duration

¥702Cheapest Price

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Distance: 41.7 km
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Bunkyō, Japan and Harajuku, Japan?

You can take a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 武蔵高萩 Musashi-Takahagi via 川越 Kawagoe in around 1h 14m.

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