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

The cheapest way to get from Shinagawa to Akihabara is to subway which costs ¥170 - ¥280 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinagawa to Akihabara is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs ¥6000 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Shinagawa and Akihabara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 大井町 Ōimachi and arriving at 秋葉原 Akihabara. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

How far is it from Shinagawa to Akihabara?

The distance between Shinagawa and Akihabara is 11 km. The road distance is 12.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinagawa to Akihabara without a car is to train which takes 20 min and costs ¥230 - ¥370.

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

The train from 大井町 Ōimachi to 秋葉原 Akihabara takes 20 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Shinagawa to Akihabara train from?

Shinagawa to Akihabara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 大井町 Ōimachi station.

Where does the Shinagawa to Akihabara train arrive?

Shinagawa to Akihabara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 秋葉原 Akihabara station.

Can I drive from Shinagawa to Akihabara?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinagawa to Akihabara is 12 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Shinagawa to Akihabara.

Where can I stay near Akihabara?

There are 12788+ hotels available in Akihabara.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 大井町 Ōimachi to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Jk
20 min
¥230–370
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 中延 Nakanobu to 東日本橋 Higashi-nihombashisubway A
25 min
¥170–280
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinagawa to Akihabarataxi 12.4 km
13 min
¥6,000–7,500
Drive 12.4 km
1. Drive from Shinagawa to Akihabaracar 12.4 km
13 min
¥213–308

Shinagawa to Akihabara by train

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Distance: 11.3 km
Duration: 20 min

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 大井町 Ōimachi to 秋葉原 Akihabara every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥230–370 and the journey takes 20 min.

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