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

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥160 - ¥240 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥4800 - ¥6000.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ikebukuro Station East Exit station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at 東京 Tokyo. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

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

The distance between Ikebukuro (Station) and Tokyo is 6 km. The road distance is 9.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo without a car is to bus which takes 9 min and costs .

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

The bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal takes 6 min including transfers and departs five times a day.

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

Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Ikebukuro Station East Exit.

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

Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, depart from 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Train or bus from Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo is to bus which takes 9 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥250 - ¥390 and takes 25 min.

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

Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

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

Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, arrive at 東京 Tokyo station.

Can I drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo is 9 km. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo.

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Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo by bus, subway, taxi, car, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Dream Aizu
9 min
Drive 9.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyocar 9.2 km
9 min
¥161–232
Subway
1. Take the subway from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 東京 Tokyosubway M
17 min
¥190–230
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyotaxi 9.2 km
9 min
¥4,800–6,000
Train
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jy
25 min
¥250–390
Bus via 神保町
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 神保町bus 都０２乙
33 min
¥210

Ikebukuro (Station) to Tokyo by subway

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Distance: 5.6 km
Duration: 9 min

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

JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 5 times a day, and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, Tokyo Metro operates a subway from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 東京 Tokyo every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥190–230 and the journey takes 17 min.

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