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

The cheapest way to get from Shimokitazawa to Akihabara is to subway which costs ¥200 - ¥240 and takes 22 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimokitazawa to Akihabara is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs ¥6000 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Shimokitazawa and Akihabara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 代々木上原 Yoyogi-uehara and arriving at 新御茶ノ水 Shin-ochanomizu. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Shimokitazawa to Akihabara?

The distance between Shimokitazawa and Akihabara is 13 km. The road distance is 12.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimokitazawa to Akihabara without a car is to train via 新宿 Shinjuku which takes 21 min and costs ¥320 - ¥550.

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

It takes approximately 21 min to get from Shimokitazawa to Akihabara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimokitazawa to Akihabara train from?

Shimokitazawa to Akihabara train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway, depart from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa station.

Where does the Shimokitazawa to Akihabara train arrive?

Shimokitazawa to Akihabara train services, operated by Odakyu Electric Railway, arrive at 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Can I drive from Shimokitazawa to Akihabara?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimokitazawa to Akihabara is 12 km. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Shimokitazawa to Akihabara.

Where can I stay near Akihabara?

There are 12789+ hotels available in Akihabara.

Shimokitazawa to Akihabara - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Shimokitazawa to Akihabara by train, taxi, car, or subway

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Train via 新宿 Shinjuku
best
1. Take the train from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizutrain Jc / ...
21 min
¥328–524
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 代々木上原 Yoyogi-uehara to 新御茶ノ水 Shin-ochanomizusubway C
22 min
¥200–240
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shimokitazawa to Akihabarataxi 12.3 km
14 min
¥6,000–7,500
Drive 12.3 km
1. Drive from Shimokitazawa to Akihabaracar 12.3 km
14 min
¥213–308
Train
1. Take the train from 渋谷 Shibuya to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Jy
35 min
¥444–589
Train via 秋葉原 Akihabara
1. Take the train from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Jy / ...
39 min
¥458–664

Shimokitazawa to Akihabara by train

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21 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 13.1 km
Duration: 21 min

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

You can take a train from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu via 新宿 Shinjuku in around 21 min.

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