There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Ōarai by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Mitotrain Tokiwa / ...
2h 26m¥2,310–3,175Drive 124.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Shinjuku to Ōaraicar 124.4 km
1h 39m¥2,144–3,096Bus
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Mito Station South Exitbus Mito
2h 58m¥3,009–3,274Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Kashimajingu Stationbus Tokyo Sta.
- Take the train from 鹿島神宮 Kashimajingū to 大洗 Ōaraitrain 鹿島臨海鉄道大洗鹿島線 Kashima Rinkai Railway Ōarai Kashima Line
3h 57m¥3,220–10,445
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Ōarai is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Ōarai is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku station to Ōarai station. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Mito Station South Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku to Ōarai. However, there are services departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at 大洗 Ōarai via Tōkyō Station and 水戸 Mito. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Ōarai is 143 km. The road distance is 124.4 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ōarai without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Shinjuku to Ōarai, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Ōarai bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Shinjuku to Ōarai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ōarai is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 58m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Ōarai, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Mito every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,800–2,400 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Mito Station South Exit every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2,500 and the journey takes 2h 3m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Mito
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- Kashima Rinkai Railway
Train from 鹿島神宮 Kashimajingū to 大洗 Ōarai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,600
- Website
- Kashima Rinkai Railway
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Mito Station South Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 047-712-7400
- Website
- Keisei Bus
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu to Kashimajingu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–8,500
- Website
- Keisei Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Ōarai bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Mito Station South Exit.
Shinjuku to Ōarai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mito station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Ōarai is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Shinjuku to Ōarai.
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