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How to get fromKabukichō to Ikebukuroby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 板橋 Itabashitrain train Ja
    8 min
    ¥150–280
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 日清食品前 to 池袋駅東口bus bus 池86 / ...
    22 min
    ¥180–240
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kabukichō to Ikebukurotaxi taxi 5.9 km
    7 min
    ¥3,200–3,900
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Kabukichō to Ikebukurowalk walk 5.5 km
    1h 6m
  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome to 池袋 Ikebukurosubway subway F
    12 min
    ¥170–210

Kabukichō to Ikebukuro by train

Calendar1494Weekly Trains
Duration8 minAverage Duration
Ticket¥150Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kabukichō, Japan and Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 板橋 Itabashi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥150–280 and the journey takes 8 min. F Liner also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 日清食品前 to 池袋駅東口 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥200 and the journey takes 22 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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