What is the cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Nakano?

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Nakano is to bus which costs ¥200 - ¥270 and takes 18 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Nakano?

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Nakano is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs ¥3300 - ¥3900.

Is there a direct bus between Ikebukuro and Nakano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 西武百貨店前 and arriving at 落合（新宿区）. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro and Nakano?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at 中野坂上 Nakano-sakaue. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.

How far is it from Ikebukuro to Nakano?

The distance between Ikebukuro and Nakano is 6 km.

How do I travel from Ikebukuro to Nakano without a car?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Nakano without a car is to train and subway which takes 13 min and costs ¥230 - ¥400.

How long does it take to get from Ikebukuro to Nakano?

It takes approximately 13 min to get from Ikebukuro to Nakano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Nakano bus from?

Ikebukuro to Nakano bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 西武百貨店前 station.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Nakano train from?

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

Where does the Ikebukuro to Nakano bus arrive?

Ikebukuro to Nakano bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 落合（新宿区） station.

Where does the Ikebukuro to Nakano train arrive?

Ikebukuro to Nakano train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高田馬場 Takadanobaba station.

Where can I stay near Nakano?

There are 12820+ hotels available in Nakano.

Ikebukuro to Nakano - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Ikebukuro to Nakano by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 高田馬場 Takadanobabatrain Jy
2. Take the subway from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to 中野 Nakanosubway T
13 min
¥232–395
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 西武百貨店前 to 落合（新宿区）bus 宿２０
18 min
¥200–270
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ikebukuro to Nakanotaxi 5.9 km
8 min
¥3,300–3,900
Walk
1. Take the foot from Ikebukuro to Nakanowalk 5.8 km
1h 9m
Subway
1. Take the subway from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 中野坂上 Nakano-sakauesubway M
40 min
¥230–280

Ikebukuro to Nakano by train and subway

1844Weekly Services

13 minAverage Duration

¥232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan and Nakano, Japan?

Seibu bus operates a bus from 西武百貨店前 to 落合（新宿区） twice daily. Tickets cost ¥200–270 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, Tokyo Metro operates a subway from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 中野坂上 Nakano-sakaue every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230–280 and the journey takes 40 min.

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