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

The cheapest way to get from Harajuku to Akihabara is to train which costs ¥900 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harajuku to Akihabara is to drive which takes 54 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.

Is there a direct train between Harajuku and Akihabara?

No, there is no direct train from Harajuku to Akihabara. However, there are services departing from 高麗川 Komagawa and arriving at 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu via 川越 Kawagoe and 池袋 Ikebukuro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Harajuku to Akihabara?

The distance between Harajuku and Akihabara is 52 km. The road distance is 51.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Harajuku to Akihabara without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Harajuku to Akihabara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harajuku to Akihabara train from?

Harajuku to Akihabara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 高麗川 Komagawa station.

Where does the Harajuku to Akihabara train arrive?

Harajuku to Akihabara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 川越 Kawagoe station.

Can I drive from Harajuku to Akihabara?

Yes, the driving distance between Harajuku to Akihabara is 52 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Harajuku to Akihabara.

Where can I stay near Akihabara?

There are 12789+ hotels available in Akihabara.

Harajuku to Akihabara - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Harajuku to Akihabara by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 川越 Kawagoetrain JR川越線 JR Kawagoe Line
2. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain Tj
1h 10m
¥946–1,391
Drive 51.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Harajuku to Akihabaracar 51.5 km
54 min
¥893–1,289
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harajuku to Akihabarataxi 51.5 km
54 min
¥24,000–29,000
Train via Haijima
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 拝島 Haijimatrain JR八高線 JR Hachikō Line
2. Take the train from Haijima to Ochanomizutrain JC: Chūō·Ōme Line Rapid / ...
1h 37m
¥1,106–1,495
Train via 秋葉原 Akihabara
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 川越 Kawagoetrain
2. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain Ja
3. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Jy
1h 41m
¥1,166–1,671

Harajuku to Akihabara by train and subway

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1h 10mAverage Duration

¥946Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51.8 km
Duration: 1h 10m

What companies run services between Harajuku, Japan and Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu via 川越 Kawagoe, 池袋 Ikebukuro, and 池袋 Ikebukuro in around 1h 10m.

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