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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa is to bus which costs ¥210 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥5500 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Asakusa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 浅草六丁目. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Asakusa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 青山一丁目 Aoyama-itchome and arriving at 浅草 Asakusa. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Asakusa?

The distance between Shinjuku and Asakusa is 9 km. The road distance is 10.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa without a car is to subway which takes 22 min and costs ¥330 - ¥350.

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

It takes approximately 22 min to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Asakusa bus from?

Shinjuku to Asakusa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 池袋駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Asakusa train from?

Shinjuku to Asakusa train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Asakusa bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Asakusa bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 浅草六丁目 station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Asakusa train arrive?

Shinjuku to Asakusa train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 新御徒町 Shin-okachimachi station.

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Asakusa?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Asakusa is 11 km. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Shinjuku to Asakusa.

Where can I stay near Asakusa?

There are 12742+ hotels available in Asakusa.

Shinjuku to Asakusa - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shinjuku to Asakusa by subway, bus, taxi, car, or train

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku to 新御徒町 Shin-okachimachisubway E
22 min
¥330–350
Drive 10.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shinjuku to Asakusacar 10.8 km
11 min
¥187–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目bus 草６４
50 min
¥210
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjuku to Asakusataxi 10.8 km
11 min
¥5,500–6,500
Subway via 青山一丁目 Aoyama-itchome
1. Take the subway from 青山一丁目 Aoyama-itchome to 浅草 Asakusasubway G
28 min
¥200–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 日暮里 Nipporitrain Jy
2. Take the bus from 日暮里駅前 to 浅草二丁目bus 都０８（Ｔ０８）
44 min

Shinjuku to Asakusa by subway and train

1351Weekly Services

22 minAverage Duration

¥330Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.9 km
Duration: 22 min

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

Toei Subway operates a subway from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku to 新御徒町 Shin-okachimachi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 50 min.

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