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How to get fromIkebukuro Eki to Shinjukuby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Ikebukuro Eki to Shinjuku by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 新宿 Shinjukutrain train Ja / ...
    9 min
    ¥110–250

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 大久保通りbus bus 池８６ / ...
    22 min
    ¥160–220

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ikebukuro Eki to Shinjukutaxi taxi 4.8 km
    6 min
    ¥2,700–3,300

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Ikebukuro Eki to Shinjukuwalk walk 4.8 km
    57 min

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchomesubway subway F
    12 min
    ¥170–210

Ikebukuro Eki to Shinjuku by train

Calendar7471Weekly Trains
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.7 km
  • Duration: 9 min

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 新宿 Shinjuku every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥110–250 and the journey takes 9 min. F Liner also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 大久保通り every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 16 min. Four other operators also service this route.

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