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

The cheapest way to get from Nakano to Arakawa is to tram which costs ¥170 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nakano to Arakawa is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs ¥6000 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct bus between Nakano and Arakawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 荒川三丁目. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Nakano and Arakawa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 鬼子母神前 Kishibojimmae and arriving at 荒川二丁目 Arakawa-nichome. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Nakano to Arakawa?

The distance between Nakano and Arakawa is 12 km. The road distance is 12.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nakano to Arakawa without a car is to subway and train which takes 22 min and costs ¥340 - ¥550.

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

It takes approximately 22 min to get from Nakano to Arakawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Arakawa bus from?

Nakano to Arakawa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 池袋駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Arakawa train from?

Nakano to Arakawa train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, depart from 中野 Nakano station.

Where does the Nakano to Arakawa bus arrive?

Nakano to Arakawa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 荒川三丁目 station.

Where does the Nakano to Arakawa train arrive?

Nakano to Arakawa train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, arrive at 高田馬場 Takadanobaba station.

Can I drive from Nakano to Arakawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Nakano to Arakawa is 13 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Nakano to Arakawa.

Where can I stay near Arakawa?

There are 12813+ hotels available in Arakawa.

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

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

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Subway, train
best
1. Take the subway from 中野 Nakano to 高田馬場 Takadanobabasubway T
2. Take the train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nipporitrain Jy
22 min
¥349–507
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from 鬼子母神前 Kishibojimmae to 荒川二丁目 Arakawa-nichometram Sa
49 min
¥170
Bus
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 荒川三丁目bus 草６４
36 min
¥210
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nakano to Arakawataxi 12.8 km
18 min
¥6,000–8,000
Drive 12.8 km
1. Drive from Nakano to Arakawacar 12.8 km
18 min
¥222–321

Nakano to Arakawa by subway and train

1838Weekly Services

22 minAverage Duration

¥349Cheapest Price

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Distance: 12.2 km
Duration: 22 min

What companies run services between Nakano, Japan and Arakawa, Japan?

Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 荒川三丁目 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, Toei Subway operates a vehicle from 鬼子母神前 Kishibojimmae to 荒川二丁目 Arakawa-nichome every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170 and the journey takes 49 min.

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