There are 4 ways to get from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 鶯谷 Uguisudanitrain Jy
19 min¥311–450Drive 11.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusacar 11.5 km
15 min¥199–288Bus
- Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目bus 草64
1h 7m¥351–360Taxi
- Take the taxi from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusataxi 11.5 km
15 min¥5,500–7,000
Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa is to drive which costs ¥190 - ¥290 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 浅草六丁目 via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from 椎名町 Shiinamachi and arriving at 鶯谷 Uguisudani via 池袋 Ikebukuro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.
The distance between Shiinamachi Eki and Asakusa is 10 km. The road distance is 11.5 km.
The best way to get from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs ¥310 - ¥450.
It takes approximately 19 min to get from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa, including transfers.
Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 池袋駅東口 station.
Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 池袋 Ikebukuro station.
The best way to get from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa is to train which takes 19 min and costs ¥310 - ¥450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥350 - ¥360 and takes 1h 7m.
What companies run services between Shiinamachi Eki, Japan and Asakusa, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 鶯谷 Uguisudani every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170–300 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 50 min.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 鶯谷 Uguisudani
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥170–300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 03-3816-5711
- Website
- Toei Transportation
Bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210
- Website
- Toei Transportation
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–7,000
Hinomaru
- Phone
- +81 3-3814-1111
- Website
- hinomaru.tokyo
Km Taxi
- Phone
- +81 3-5530-6001
- Website
- km-taxi.tokyo
Tokyo MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 3-5547-5551
- Website
- tokyomk.com
Tokyo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 3-5758-3630
- Website
- tokyotaxi.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 浅草六丁目 station.
Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 鶯谷 Uguisudani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa is 11 km. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Shiinamachi Eki to Asakusa.
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