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

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Tokyo is to bus which costs ¥195 and takes 6 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Tokyo is to bus which takes 6 min and costs ¥195.

Is there a direct bus between Ikebukuro and Tokyo?

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

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro 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 to Tokyo?

The distance between Ikebukuro and Tokyo is 5 km. The road distance is 10.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Tokyo without a car is to bus which takes 6 min and costs ¥195.

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

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

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Tokyo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Tokyo train from?

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

Train or bus from Ikebukuro to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Tokyo is to bus which takes 6 min and costs ¥195. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥250 - ¥390 and takes 25 min.

Where does the Ikebukuro to Tokyo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Ikebukuro to Tokyo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ikebukuro to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro to Tokyo is 11 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Ikebukuro to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12679+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Ikebukuro to Tokyo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, taxi, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ikebukuro 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
6 min
¥195
Drive 10.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Ikebukuro to Tokyocar 10.5 km
11 min
¥181–261
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 to Tokyotaxi 10.5 km
11 min
¥5,000–6,500
Train
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to Tōkyō Stationtrain Jy
25 min
¥250–390

Ikebukuro to Tokyo by bus

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Distance: 5.4 km
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Ikebukuro, Tokyo, 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. Two other operators also service this route. 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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