What is the cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa?

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa is to train which costs ¥140 - ¥270 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa?

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥4400 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Ikebukuro Eki and Arakawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 荒川三丁目. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro Eki and Arakawa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa?

The distance between Ikebukuro Eki and Arakawa is 6 km.

How do I travel from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa without a car?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs ¥140 - ¥270.

How long does it take to get from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa?

The train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa bus from?

Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 池袋駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa train from?

Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Train or bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa is to train which takes 11 min and costs ¥140 - ¥270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 and takes 44 min.

Where does the Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa bus arrive?

Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 荒川三丁目 station.

Where does the Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa train arrive?

Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori station.

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Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
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1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nipporitrain Jy
11 min
¥140–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 荒川三丁目bus 草６４
44 min
¥210
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawataxi 8.4 km
10 min
¥4,400–5,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawawalk 7.8 km
1h 34m
Train, subway
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nipporitrain Jy
2. Take the subway from 西日暮里 Nishi-nippori to 町屋 Machiyasubway C
15 min
¥304–458
Bus via 池袋駅東口
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 荒川三丁目bus 草６３
48 min
¥210

Ikebukuro Eki to Arakawa by train

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Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Ikebukuro Eki, Japan and Arakawa, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥140–270 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 荒川三丁目 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 36 min.

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