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

The cheapest way to get from Nakano to Shimokitazawa is to bus which costs ¥163 and takes 13 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nakano to Shimokitazawa is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥3000 - ¥3600.

Is there a direct bus between Nakano and Shimokitazawa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 高円寺陸橋 and arriving at 代田六丁目. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Nakano and Shimokitazawa?

No, there is no direct train from Nakano to Shimokitazawa. However, there are services departing from 中野 Nakano and arriving at 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa via 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Nakano to Shimokitazawa?

The distance between Nakano and Shimokitazawa is 4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nakano to Shimokitazawa without a car is to bus which takes 13 min and costs ¥163.

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

The bus from 高円寺陸橋 to 代田六丁目 takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Shimokitazawa bus from?

Nakano to Shimokitazawa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 高円寺陸橋 station.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Shimokitazawa train from?

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

Train or bus from Nakano to Shimokitazawa?

The best way to get from Nakano to Shimokitazawa is to bus which takes 13 min and costs ¥163. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥260 - ¥470 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Nakano to Shimokitazawa bus arrive?

Nakano to Shimokitazawa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 代田六丁目 station.

Where does the Nakano to Shimokitazawa train arrive?

Nakano to Shimokitazawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Where can I stay near Shimokitazawa?

There are 13080+ hotels available in Shimokitazawa.

Nakano to Shimokitazawa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Nakano to Shimokitazawa by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from 高円寺陸橋 to 代田六丁目bus 宿９１
13 min
¥163
Train
1. Take the train from 中野 Nakano to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jb / ...
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawatrain Oh
19 min
¥262–466
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nakano to Shimokitazawataxi 5.4 km
9 min
¥3,000–3,600
Walk
1. Take the foot from Nakano to Shimokitazawawalk 5.4 km
1h 4m

Nakano to Shimokitazawa by bus

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Distance: 3.6 km
Duration: 13 min

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

Toei Bus operates a bus from 高円寺陸橋 to 代田六丁目 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥163 and the journey takes 13 min. Keio Bus also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from 中野 Nakano to 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa via 新宿 Shinjuku in around 19 min.

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