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

The cheapest way to get from Shimokitazawa to Kōenji is to bus which costs ¥167 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimokitazawa to Kōenji is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs ¥3000 - ¥3700.

Is there a direct bus between Shimokitazawa and Kōenji?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 代田橋 and arriving at 杉並車庫前. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Shimokitazawa and Kōenji?

No, there is no direct train from Shimokitazawa to Kōenji. However, there are services departing from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa and arriving at 高円寺 Kōenji via 新宿 Shinjuku. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Shimokitazawa to Kōenji?

The distance between Shimokitazawa and Kōenji is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimokitazawa to Kōenji without a car is to bus which takes 14 min and costs ¥167.

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

The bus from 代田橋 to 杉並車庫前 takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shimokitazawa to Kōenji bus from?

Shimokitazawa to Kōenji bus services, operated by Keio Bus, depart from 代田橋 station.

Where do I catch the Shimokitazawa to Kōenji train from?

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

Train or bus from Shimokitazawa to Kōenji?

The best way to get from Shimokitazawa to Kōenji is to bus which takes 14 min and costs ¥167. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥280 - ¥500 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Shimokitazawa to Kōenji bus arrive?

Shimokitazawa to Kōenji bus services, operated by Keio Bus, arrive at 杉並車庫前 station.

Where does the Shimokitazawa to Kōenji train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kōenji?

There are 12746+ hotels available in Kōenji.

Shimokitazawa to Kōenji - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Shimokitazawa to Kōenji by bus, train, taxi, or foot

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from 代田橋 to 杉並車庫前bus 渋６６
14 min
¥167
Train
1. Take the train from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Oh
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高円寺 Kōenjitrain Jc / ...
19 min
¥288–494
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shimokitazawa to Kōenjitaxi 5.4 km
8 min
¥3,000–3,700
Walk
1. Take the walk from Shimokitazawa to Kōenjiwalk 5.5 km
1h 6m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 下北沢 Shimo-kitazawa to 永福町 Eifukuchōtrain In
2. Take the bus from 永福町駅 to 高円寺駅南口bus 高４５
44 min

Shimokitazawa to Kōenji by bus

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Distance: 3.1 km
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Shimokitazawa, Japan and Kōenji, Japan?

Keio Bus operates a bus from 代田橋 to 杉並車庫前 every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 14 min. Toei Bus also services this route every 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can take a train from 下北沢 Shimo-Kitazawa to 高円寺 Kōenji via 新宿 Shinjuku in around 19 min.

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