There are 4 ways to get from Chikuma to Shinjuku by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro to Shimo-Ochiaibus
2h 21m¥4,200–5,500Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ueda to Uenotrain Asama
3h 8m¥3,427–4,519Drive 212.1 km
- Drive from Chikuma to Shinjukucar 212.1 km
2h 50m¥3,683–5,320Train via Matsumoto
- Take the train from Obasute to Matsumototrain Shinonoi Line
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Stationtrain Azusa
4h 16m¥3,881–5,098
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chikuma to Shinjuku is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Chikuma to Shinjuku is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro and arriving at Shimo-Ochiai. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Chikuma to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Yashiro and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku via Ueda and 上野 Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Chikuma and Shinjuku is 206 km. The road distance is 212.1 km.
The best way to get from Chikuma to Shinjuku without a car is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.
The bus from Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro to Shimo-Ochiai takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs once daily.
Chikuma to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro station.
Chikuma to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Ueda station.
The best way to get from Chikuma to Shinjuku is to bus which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3400 - ¥4600 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Chikuma, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?
Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro to Shimo-Ochiai once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Ueda to Ueno hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Ueda to Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Obasute to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro to Shimo-Ochiai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Chikuma to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Shimo-Ochiai station.
Chikuma to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chikuma to Shinjuku is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Chikuma to Shinjuku.
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