There are 4 ways to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tōkyō Station
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hitachitrain Hitachi / ...
2h 24m¥2,391–3,223Drive 141.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachicar 141.8 km
1h 48m¥2,184–3,154Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Stationbus Hitachi
3h 36m¥2,691–3,223Train
- Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 日立 Hitachitrain JR常磐線 JR Jōban Line / ...
2h 37m¥2,390–3,215
Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ikebukuro (Station) station to Hitachi station. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Hitachi Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi. However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at Hitachi via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Ikebukuro (Station) and Hitachi is 162 km. The road distance is 141.8 km.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi without a car is to train via Tōkyō Station which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi, including transfers.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 上野 Ueno station.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi is to train via Tōkyō Station which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 - ¥3300 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Ikebukuro (Station), Japan and Hitachi, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Hitachi hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,200–3,000 and the journey takes 1h 33m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,500–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Hitachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 上野 Ueno to 日立 Hitachi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hitachi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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Booking & Getting There
Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Hitachi Station.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 日立 Hitachi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Hitachi.
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