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

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Yanaka is to train which costs ¥140 - ¥270 and takes 11 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Yanaka is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥3800 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct bus between Ikebukuro and Yanaka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 千駄木三丁目. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro and Yanaka?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Ikebukuro to Yanaka?

The distance between Ikebukuro and Yanaka is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Yanaka without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs ¥140 - ¥270.

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

The train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Yanaka bus from?

Ikebukuro to Yanaka bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 池袋駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Yanaka train from?

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

Train or bus from Ikebukuro to Yanaka?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Yanaka is to train which takes 11 min and costs ¥140 - ¥270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥208 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Ikebukuro to Yanaka bus arrive?

Ikebukuro to Yanaka bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 千駄木三丁目 station.

Where does the Ikebukuro to Yanaka train arrive?

Ikebukuro to Yanaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori station.

Where can I stay near Yanaka?

There are 12783+ hotels available in Yanaka.

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Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 11 min

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥140–270 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 千駄木三丁目 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥208 and the journey takes 32 min.

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