What is the cheapest way to get from Nakano to Akihabara?

The cheapest way to get from Nakano to Akihabara is to subway which costs ¥170 - ¥250 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nakano to Akihabara?

The fastest way to get from Nakano to Akihabara is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Nakano and Akihabara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 小滝橋車庫前 and arriving at 湯島四丁目. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

Is there a direct train between Nakano and Akihabara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 中野 Nakano and arriving at 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Nakano to Akihabara?

The distance between Nakano and Akihabara is 12 km. The road distance is 10.6 km.

How do I travel from Nakano to Akihabara without a car?

The best way to get from Nakano to Akihabara without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs ¥250 - ¥380.

How long does it take to get from Nakano to Akihabara?

The train from 中野 Nakano to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu takes 16 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Akihabara bus from?

Nakano to Akihabara bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 小滝橋車庫前 station.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Akihabara train from?

Nakano to Akihabara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 中野 Nakano station.

Train or bus from Nakano to Akihabara?

The best way to get from Nakano to Akihabara is to train which takes 16 min and costs ¥250 - ¥380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Nakano to Akihabara bus arrive?

Nakano to Akihabara bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 湯島四丁目 station.

Where does the Nakano to Akihabara train arrive?

Nakano to Akihabara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu station.

Can I drive from Nakano to Akihabara?

Yes, the driving distance between Nakano to Akihabara is 11 km. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Nakano to Akihabara.

Where can I stay near Akihabara?

There are 12773+ hotels available in Akihabara.

Nakano to Akihabara - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Nakano to Akihabara by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 中野 Nakano to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizutrain Jc / ...
16 min
¥250–380
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 新宿西口 Shinjuku-nishiguchi to 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachisubway E
17 min
¥170–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from 小滝橋車庫前 to 湯島四丁目bus 上６９
39 min
¥210
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nakano to Akihabarataxi 10.6 km
12 min
¥5,000–6,500
Drive 10.6 km
1. Drive from Nakano to Akihabaracar 10.6 km
12 min
¥184–266

Nakano to Akihabara by train

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Distance: 12.3 km
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Nakano, Japan and Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 中野 Nakano to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥250–380 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 小滝橋車庫前 to 湯島四丁目 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 39 min.

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