What is the cheapest way to get from Seoul to Shinjuku?

The cheapest way to get from Seoul to Shinjuku is to train and fly which costs ¥14000 - ¥43000 and takes 6h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Seoul to Shinjuku?

The fastest way to get from Seoul to Shinjuku is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs ¥26000 - ¥75000.

How far is it from Seoul to Shinjuku?

The distance between Seoul and Shinjuku is 1223 km.

How do I travel from Seoul to Shinjuku without a car?

The best way to get from Seoul to Shinjuku without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Seoul to Shinjuku?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Seoul to Shinjuku, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Shinjuku?

There are 12786+ hotels available in Shinjuku.

Seoul to Shinjuku - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, night bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Seoul to Shinjuku by plane, train, ferry, night bus, bus, or car

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Fly Gimpo International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane GMP - HND
5h 20m
¥26,626–71,759
Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ICN - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
6h 18m
¥14,594–42,593
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Suseo SRT to Busan Stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry
3. Take the train from Kokura to Tōkyō Stationtrain
21h 52m
Train, ferry, night bus
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Busan Stationtrain
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Shimonosekiferry
3. Take the night bus from Kokura Ekimae to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus
29h 25m
¥24,013–51,649
Bus, ferry, night bus
1. Take the bus from Seoul Express Bus Terminal to Donghae City Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Donghae to Sakaiminatoferry
3. Take the night bus from Matsue Station North Exit to Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminalnightbus
34h 41m
¥27,488–44,752
Train to Incheon International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Seoul Station to Incheon Int'l Airport T1train
2. Fly from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ICN - HND
6h 9m
¥21,904–57,023
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Seoul to Busan Int'l portcar
2. Take the ferry from Busan port Int'l Passenger Terminal to Osaka International Ferry Terminalferry
3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shinjukucar
27h 7m
¥37,641–86,203

Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

98Weekly Planes

2h 32mAverage Duration

¥25,657Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,223 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Seoul, South Korea and Shinjuku, Japan?

Asiana Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and three other airlines fly from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) hourly.

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