What is the cheapest way to get from Shinjiku to Asakusa?

The cheapest way to get from Shinjiku to Asakusa is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinjiku to Asakusa?

The fastest way to get from Shinjiku to Asakusa is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjiku and Asakusa?

No, there is no direct bus from Shinjiku to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from Iwaki Nakaso IC and arriving at 隅田公園 via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Shinjiku and Asakusa?

No, there is no direct train from Shinjiku to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from Iwakiasakawa and arriving at Ueno via Kōriyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Shinjiku to Asakusa?

The distance between Shinjiku and Asakusa is 267 km. The road distance is 191.7 km.

How do I travel from Shinjiku to Asakusa without a car?

The best way to get from Shinjiku to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥9000 - ¥12000.

How long does it take to get from Shinjiku to Asakusa?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Shinjiku to Asakusa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinjiku to Asakusa bus from?

Shinjiku to Asakusa bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Iwaki Nakaso IC station.

Where do I catch the Shinjiku to Asakusa train from?

Shinjiku to Asakusa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Iwakiasakawa station.

Train or bus from Shinjiku to Asakusa?

The best way to get from Shinjiku to Asakusa is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥9000 - ¥12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥21000 - ¥25000 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Shinjiku to Asakusa bus arrive?

Shinjiku to Asakusa bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where does the Shinjiku to Asakusa train arrive?

Shinjiku to Asakusa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Koriyama(Fukushima) station.

Can I drive from Shinjiku to Asakusa?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjiku to Asakusa is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Shinjiku to Asakusa.

Where can I stay near Asakusa?

There are 12959+ hotels available in Asakusa.

Shinjiku to Asakusa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shinjiku to Asakusa by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Iwakiasakawa to Koriyama(Fukushima)train Suigunsen
2. Take the train from Kōriyama to Uenotrain Yamabiko
3h 38m
¥9,464–11,752
Drive 191.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shinjiku to Asakusacar 191.7 km
2h 43m
¥2,924–4,224
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iwaki Nakaso IC to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus
3h 51m
¥21,115–24,266
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Iwaki-Tanakura Station to Shin-Shirakawa Stationbus
2. Take the train from Shin Shirakawa to Tōkyō Stationtrain Yamabiko
4h 20m
¥10,969–15,411
Train via Mito
1. Take the train from Iwakiasakawa to Mitotrain Suigunsen
2. Take the train from Mito to Minami-Senjutrain Joubansen / ...
4h 56m
¥8,924–11,162

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Distance: 266.7 km
Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Shinjiku, Japan and Asakusa, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Shinjiku to Ueno via Iwakiasakawa and Kōriyama in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, Tobu bus operates a bus from Iwaki Nakaso IC to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,598 and the journey takes 2h 26m.

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