There are 4 ways to get from Shimosuwa to Tokyo by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kami-Suwa to Shinjuku Stationtrain Azusa
2h 36m¥9,524–11,665Drive 204 km
cheapest- Drive from Shimosuwa to Tokyocar 204 km
3h 8m¥3,540–5,113Bus
- Take the bus from Shimosuwa to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Shinjuku
3h 50m¥8,941–9,876Bus via Shimosuwa
- Take the bus from Shimosuwa to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
3h 51m¥8,741–12,694
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shimosuwa to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Shimosuwa to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥9500 - ¥12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimosuwa to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Shimosuwa and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimosuwa to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from Kami-Suwa and arriving at Shinjuku Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Shimosuwa and Tokyo is 202 km. The road distance is 204 km.
The best way to get from Shimosuwa to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥9500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Shimosuwa to Tokyo, including transfers.
Shimosuwa to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shimosuwa station.
Shimosuwa to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Kami-Suwa station.
The best way to get from Shimosuwa to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs ¥9500 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥10000 and takes 3h 50m.
What companies run services between Shimosuwa, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kami-Suwa to Shinjuku Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shimosuwa to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kami-Suwa to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shimosuwa to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shimosuwa to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shimosuwa to Tokyo bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shimosuwa to Tokyo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimosuwa to Tokyo is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Shimosuwa to Tokyo.
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