What is the cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station?

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station is to drive which costs ¥170 - ¥260 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station?

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Ikebukuro (Station) and Shimo-kitazawa Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station. However, there are services departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 渋谷駅西口 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro (Station) and Shimo-kitazawa Station?

No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station. However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa via 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station?

The distance between Ikebukuro (Station) and Shimo-kitazawa Station is 10 km. The road distance is 10.1 km.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station is to train which takes 20 min and costs ¥260 - ¥480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥330 - ¥350 and takes 45 min.

Where does the Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station bus arrive?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 渋谷駅西口 station.

Where does the Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station train arrive?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Can I drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station is 10 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station.

Where can I stay near Shimo-kitazawa Station?

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Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station

Q: How long does it take to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station?

It takes approximately 20 min to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station, including transfers.

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There are 4 ways to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jy / ...
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawatrain Oh
20 min
¥268–472
Drive 10.1 km
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1. Drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Stationcar 10.1 km
13 min
¥176–254
Bus
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 渋谷駅西口bus 池８６ / ...
45 min
¥330–350
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Stationtaxi 10.1 km
13 min
¥5,000–6,500

Ikebukuro (Station) to Shimo-kitazawa Station by train

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Distance: 9.9 km
Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Ikebukuro (Station), Japan and Shimo-kitazawa Station, Japan?

You can take a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa via 新宿 Shinjuku in around 20 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 渋谷駅西口 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 39 min.

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