What is the cheapest way to get from Edo to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Edo to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥320 - ¥470 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edo to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Edo to Tokyo is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs ¥9000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Edo and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Edo to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen and arriving at Tōkyō Station via 日暮里 Nippori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Edo to Tokyo?

The distance between Edo and Tokyo is 16 km. The road distance is 18.8 km.

How do I travel from Edo to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Edo to Tokyo without a car is to subway and train which takes 33 min and costs ¥300 - ¥550.

How long does it take to get from Edo to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Edo to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edo to Tokyo train from?

Edo to Tokyo train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen station.

Where does the Edo to Tokyo train arrive?

Edo to Tokyo train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 日暮里 Nippori station.

Can I drive from Edo to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Edo to Tokyo is 19 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Edo to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12936+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Edo to Tokyo - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Edo to Tokyo by subway, train, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway, train
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1. Take the subway from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen to 日暮里 Nipporisubway Nt
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jy / ...
33 min
¥300–517
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 見沼代親水公園駅前 to 西日暮里駅前bus 里４８
2. Take the train from Nishinippori to Ootemachitrain Joubansen Kakutei
51 min
¥360–500
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edo to Tokyotaxi 18.8 km
18 min
¥9,000–11,000
Drive 18.8 km
1. Drive from Edo to Tokyocar 18.8 km
18 min
¥322–465
Subway
1. Take the subway from 赤羽岩淵 Akabane-iwabuchi to 溜池山王 Tameike-sannosubway N
37 min
¥476–547

Edo to Tokyo by subway and train

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Distance: 15.6 km
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Edo, Saitama, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

Tokyo Metro operates a subway from 赤羽岩淵 Akabane-iwabuchi to 溜池山王 Tameike-sanno every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220–260 and the journey takes 28 min.

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