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How to get fromKawagoe Station to Shimokitazawaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kawagoe Station to Shimokitazawa by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 新宿 Shinjukutrain train Ja
    1h 12m
    ¥885–1,196
  2. Drive 38.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kawagoe Station to Shimokitazawacar car 38.4 km
    36 min
    ¥665–961
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kawagoe Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Haneda Airport Terminal 2 to Shinjuku Station West Exitbus bus Haneda
    2h 10m
    ¥3,750–3,830
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kawagoe Station to Shimokitazawataxi taxi 38.4 km
    36 min
    ¥18,000–22,000

Kawagoe Station to Shimokitazawa by train

Calendar413Weekly Trains
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket¥885Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kawagoe Station, Japan and Shimokitazawa, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 川越 Kawagoe to 新宿 Shinjuku every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥700–1,000 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kawagoe Station to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa via Haneda Airport Terminal 2, Shinjuku Station West Exit, and 新宿 Shinjuku in around 2h 10m.

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