What is the cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa?

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa is to bus which costs ¥210 and takes 52 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa?

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Ikebukuro (Station) and Asakusa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 浅草六丁目. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro (Station) and Asakusa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at 鶯谷 Uguisudani. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa?

The distance between Ikebukuro (Station) and Asakusa is 8 km. The road distance is 10 km.

How do I travel from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa without a car?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs ¥170 - ¥300.

How long does it take to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa?

The train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 鶯谷 Uguisudani takes 15 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa bus from?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 池袋駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa train from?

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

Train or bus from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa is to train which takes 15 min and costs ¥170 - ¥300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa bus arrive?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 浅草六丁目 station.

Where does the Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa train arrive?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 鶯谷 Uguisudani station.

Can I drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa is 10 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa.

Where can I stay near Asakusa?

There are 12788+ hotels available in Asakusa.

Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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Ikebukuro (Station) to Asakusa by train

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Distance: 7.6 km
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Ikebukuro (Station), Japan and Asakusa, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 鶯谷 Uguisudani every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170–300 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 50 min.

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