There are 4 ways to get from Isesaki to Tsukuba by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ota(Gunma) to Kita-Senjutrain [42263] Tobu Ltd. Exp. Ryomo 14 / ...
- Take the train from 北千住 Kita-Senju to つくば Tsukubatrain Tx
3h 57mDrive 91.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Isesaki to Tsukubacar 91.1 km
1h 38m¥1,581–2,283Bus
- Take the bus from Isesaki Machikado Hirose to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Tokyo / Shinjuku
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Centerbus Tsukuba
5h 32m¥3,400–4,200Train, bus
- Take the train from 伊勢崎 Isesaki to 小山 Oyamatrain
- Take the train from 小山 Oyama to 岩瀬 Iwasetrain
- Take the bus from 岩瀬駅 to 筑波山口bus
4h 40m¥1,784–2,313
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Isesaki to Tsukuba is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Isesaki to Tsukuba is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Isesaki to Tsukuba. However, there are services departing from Isesaki Machikado Hirose and arriving at 大貫 via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and つくばセンター. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Isesaki to Tsukuba. However, there are services departing from Shin-Isesaki and arriving at つくば Tsukuba via Ota(Gunma) and 北千住 Kita-Senju. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
The distance between Isesaki and Tsukuba is 172 km. The road distance is 91.1 km.
The best way to get from Isesaki to Tsukuba without a car is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Isesaki to Tsukuba, including transfers.
Isesaki to Tsukuba bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Isesaki Machikado Hirose station.
Isesaki to Tsukuba train services, operated by Tobu Railway Limited Express, depart from Ota(Gunma) station.
The best way to get from Isesaki to Tsukuba is to train which takes 3h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3400 - ¥4200 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Isesaki, Japan and Tsukuba, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Isesaki to 田中東 via Ota(Gunma), Kita-Senju, 北千住 Kita-Senju, つくば Tsukuba, and つくばセンター in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Isesaki Machikado Hirose to 大貫 via Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Tsukuba Center, and つくばセンター in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- 050-5306-1102
- Website
- tobu.co.jp
Train from Ota(Gunma) to Kita-Senju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- tobu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-000-298
- Website
- mir.co.jp
Train from 北千住 Kita-Senju to つくば Tsukuba
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,100
- Website
- https://www.mir.co.jp/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 伊勢崎 Isesaki to 小山 Oyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 小山 Oyama to 岩瀬 Iwase
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Isesaki Machikado Hirose to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Tsukuba Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,260–1,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Reserved Seat
- ¥1,800
- Non-reserved Seat
- ¥1,260
- Website
- kantetsu.co.jp
Bus from 岩瀬駅 to 筑波山口
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥200
- Schedules at
- kantetsu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Isesaki to Tsukuba bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.
Isesaki to Tsukuba train services, operated by Tobu Railway Limited Express, arrive at Kita-Senju station.
Yes, the driving distance between Isesaki to Tsukuba is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Isesaki to Tsukuba.
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