What is the cheapest way to get from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro?

The cheapest way to get from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro is to train which costs ¥110 - ¥250 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro?

The fastest way to get from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs ¥3900 - ¥4800.

Is there a direct bus between Nishi-Shinjuku and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 新宿伊勢丹前 and arriving at 南池袋三丁目. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Nishi-Shinjuku and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at 池袋 Ikebukuro. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

How far is it from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro?

The distance between Nishi-Shinjuku and Ikebukuro is 5 km.

How do I travel from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro without a car?

The best way to get from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro without a car is to train which takes 8 min and costs ¥110 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro?

The train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 池袋 Ikebukuro takes 8 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro bus from?

Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 新宿伊勢丹前 station.

Where do I catch the Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro train from?

Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Train or bus from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro?

The best way to get from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro is to train which takes 8 min and costs ¥110 - ¥250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥180 - ¥240 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro bus arrive?

Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 南池袋三丁目 station.

Where does the Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro train arrive?

Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro?

There are 12682+ hotels available in Ikebukuro.

Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
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1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain Jy / ...
8 min
¥110–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from 新宿伊勢丹前 to 南池袋三丁目bus 池８６ / ...
18 min
¥180–240
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukurotaxi 7.5 km
6 min
¥3,900–4,800
Walk
1. Take the walk from Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukurowalk 6.4 km
1h 16m
Subway
1. Take the subway from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome to 池袋 Ikebukurosubway F
12 min
¥170–210
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from 都庁前 Tochomae to 代々木 Yoyogisubway E
2. Take the train from 代々木 Yoyogi to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain Jy
15 min
¥287–457

Nishi-Shinjuku to Ikebukuro by train

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Distance: 4.7 km
Duration: 8 min

What companies run services between Nishi-Shinjuku, Japan and Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 池袋 Ikebukuro every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥110–250 and the journey takes 8 min. F Liner also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 新宿伊勢丹前 to 南池袋三丁目 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥208 and the journey takes 18 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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