What is the cheapest way to get from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa?

The cheapest way to get from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa is to bus which costs ¥163 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa?

The fastest way to get from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs ¥3100 - ¥3800.

Is there a direct bus between Kōenji and Shimokitazawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 高円寺陸橋 and arriving at 代田六丁目. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Kōenji and Shimokitazawa?

No, there is no direct train from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa. However, there are services departing from 高円寺 Kōenji and arriving at 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa via 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa?

The distance between Kōenji and Shimokitazawa is 4 km.

How do I travel from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa without a car?

The best way to get from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs ¥163.

How long does it take to get from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa?

The bus from 高円寺陸橋 to 代田六丁目 takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kōenji to Shimokitazawa bus from?

Kōenji to Shimokitazawa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 高円寺陸橋 station.

Where do I catch the Kōenji to Shimokitazawa train from?

Kōenji to Shimokitazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 高円寺 Kōenji station.

Train or bus from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa?

The best way to get from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa is to bus which takes 13 min and costs ¥163. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥280 - ¥500 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Kōenji to Shimokitazawa bus arrive?

Kōenji to Shimokitazawa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 代田六丁目 station.

Where does the Kōenji to Shimokitazawa train arrive?

Kōenji to Shimokitazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Where can I stay near Shimokitazawa?

There are 13128+ hotels available in Shimokitazawa.

Kōenji to Shimokitazawa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Kōenji to Shimokitazawa by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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1. Take the bus from 高円寺陸橋 to 代田六丁目bus 宿９１
13 min
¥163
Train
1. Take the train from 高円寺 Kōenji to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jc / ...
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawatrain Oh
18 min
¥288–492
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kōenji to Shimokitazawataxi 5.7 km
8 min
¥3,100–3,800
Walk
1. Take the walk from Kōenji to Shimokitazawawalk 5.5 km
1h 6m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 高円寺駅南口 to 永福町bus 高４５
2. Take the train from 永福町 Eifukuchō to 下北沢 Shimo-kitazawatrain In
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Kōenji to Shimokitazawa by bus

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Distance: 3.6 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Kōenji, Japan and Shimokitazawa, Japan?

Toei Bus operates a bus from 高円寺陸橋 to 代田六丁目 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥163 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from 高円寺 Kōenji to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa via 新宿 Shinjuku in around 18 min.

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