What is the cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku?

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku is to drive which costs ¥170 - ¥260 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku?

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs ¥5000 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Arakawa-ku?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku?

The distance between Shinjuku and Arakawa-ku is 11 km. The road distance is 10.3 km.

How do I travel from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku without a car?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs ¥220 - ¥360.

How long does it take to get from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku?

The train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori takes 19 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku train from?

Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku train arrive?

Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori station.

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku is 10 km. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku.

Where can I stay near Arakawa-ku?

There are 12795+ hotels available in Arakawa-ku.

Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku by train, taxi, car, foot, subway, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nipporitrain Jy
19 min
¥220–360
Tram
cheapest
1. Take the tram from 早稲田 Waseda to 町屋二丁目 Machiya-nichometram Sa
47 min
¥170–260
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjuku to Arakawa-kutaxi 10.3 km
13 min
¥5,000–6,500
Drive 10.3 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku to Arakawa-kucar 10.3 km
13 min
¥179–259
Walk
1. Take the walk from Shinjuku to Arakawa-kuwalk 10.1 km
2h 2m
Subway
1. Take the subway from 明治神宮前〈原宿〉 Meiji-jingumae to 町屋 Machiyasubway C
29 min
¥210–260

Shinjuku to Arakawa-ku by train

3612Weekly Trains

19 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 10.8 km
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Arakawa-ku, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥220–360 and the journey takes 19 min.

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