There are 4 ways to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
3h 1m¥2,818–3,842Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Stationbus Shinjuku
3h 39m¥3,618–12,242Drive 185.7 km
- Drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwacar 185.7 km
2h 43m¥3,226–4,660Bus via Shimosuwa
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus
4h 13m¥3,618–6,742
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa is to train which costs ¥2800 - ¥3900 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Kamisuwa Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa. However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Ikebukuro (Station) and Suwa is 191 km. The road distance is 185.7 km.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa, including transfers.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥2800 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥13000 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Ikebukuro (Station), Japan and Suwa, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 14m. ALPICO Kotsu also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kamisuwa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–12,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kamisuwa Station.
Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kami-Suwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Suwa.
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