What is the cheapest way to get from Shibuya to Akihabara?

The cheapest way to get from Shibuya to Akihabara is to subway which costs ¥170 - ¥220 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shibuya to Akihabara?

The fastest way to get from Shibuya to Akihabara is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Shibuya and Akihabara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at 岩本町 Iwamotocho. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Shibuya to Akihabara?

The distance between Shibuya and Akihabara is 8 km. The road distance is 9.6 km.

How do I travel from Shibuya to Akihabara without a car?

The best way to get from Shibuya to Akihabara without a car is to subway which takes 13 min and costs ¥170 - ¥220.

How long does it take to get from Shibuya to Akihabara?

The subway from 新宿 Shinjuku to 岩本町 Iwamotocho takes 13 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Shibuya to Akihabara train from?

Shibuya to Akihabara train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Where does the Shibuya to Akihabara train arrive?

Shibuya to Akihabara train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 岩本町 Iwamotocho station.

Can I drive from Shibuya to Akihabara?

Yes, the driving distance between Shibuya to Akihabara is 10 km. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Shibuya to Akihabara.

Where can I stay near Akihabara?

There are 12773+ hotels available in Akihabara.

Shibuya to Akihabara - 4 ways to travel via train, subway, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shibuya to Akihabara by subway, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 新宿 Shinjuku to 岩本町 Iwamotochosubway S
13 min
¥170–220
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from 千駄ケ谷 Sendagaya to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Jb
15 min
¥160–290
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shibuya to Akihabarataxi 9.6 km
9 min
¥5,000–6,000
Drive 9.6 km
1. Drive from Shibuya to Akihabaracar 9.6 km
9 min
¥168–243

Shibuya to Akihabara by subway

2955Weekly Subways

13 minAverage Duration

¥170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7.5 km
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Shibuya, Japan and Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan?

Toei Subway operates a subway from 新宿 Shinjuku to 岩本町 Iwamotocho every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170 and the journey takes 13 min. Tokyo Metro also services this route every 10 minutes.

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