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

The cheapest way to get from Nakano to Ikebukuro is to bus which costs ¥190 - ¥260 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nakano to Ikebukuro is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥3400 - ¥4100.

Is there a direct bus between Nakano and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 東中野 and arriving at 南池袋三丁目. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Nakano and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 中野坂上 Nakano-sakaue and arriving at 池袋 Ikebukuro. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 39 min.

How far is it from Nakano to Ikebukuro?

The distance between Nakano and Ikebukuro is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nakano to Ikebukuro without a car is to subway and train which takes 11 min and costs ¥230 - ¥400.

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

It takes approximately 11 min to get from Nakano to Ikebukuro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Ikebukuro bus from?

Nakano to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Seibu bus, depart from 東中野 station.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Ikebukuro train from?

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

Where does the Nakano to Ikebukuro bus arrive?

Nakano to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Seibu bus, arrive at 南池袋三丁目 station.

Where does the Nakano to Ikebukuro train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro?

There are 12593+ hotels available in Ikebukuro.

Nakano to Ikebukuro - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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

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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 池袋 Ikebukurotrain Jy
11 min
¥239–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 東中野 to 南池袋三丁目bus 宿２０
14 min
¥190–260
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nakano to Ikebukurotaxi 6.2 km
9 min
¥3,400–4,100
Walk
1. Take the foot from Nakano to Ikebukurowalk 5.8 km
1h 9m
Subway
1. Take the subway from 中野坂上 Nakano-sakaue to 池袋 Ikebukurosubway M
39 min
¥230–280

Nakano to Ikebukuro by subway and train

1838Weekly Services

11 minAverage Duration

¥239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 11 min

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

Seibu bus operates a bus from 東中野 to 南池袋三丁目 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥190–260 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Tokyo Metro operates a subway from 中野坂上 Nakano-sakaue to 池袋 Ikebukuro every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230–280 and the journey takes 39 min.

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