What is the cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki?

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki is to train which costs ¥110 - ¥250 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki?

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki is to train which takes 5 min and costs ¥110 - ¥250.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Ikebukuro Eki?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 大久保通り and arriving at 池袋駅東口. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Ikebukuro Eki?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinjuku Station station and arriving at Ikebukuro. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki?

The distance between Shinjuku and Ikebukuro Eki is 5 km.

How do I travel from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki without a car?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki without a car is to train which takes 5 min and costs ¥110 - ¥250.

How long does it take to get from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki?

The train from Shinjuku Station to Ikebukuro takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki bus from?

Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 大久保通り station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki train from?

Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki is to train which takes 5 min and costs ¥110 - ¥250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥160 - ¥220 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 池袋駅東口 station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki train arrive?

Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ikebukuro station.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro Eki?

There are 12864+ hotels available in Ikebukuro Eki.

Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
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1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Ikebukurotrain JA: Saikyō·Kawagoe Line Commuter Rapid / ...
5 min
¥110–250
Bus
1. Take the bus from 大久保通り to 池袋駅東口bus 池８６ / ...
24 min
¥160–220
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Ekitaxi 5 km
6 min
¥2,800–3,400
Walk
1. Take the walk from Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Ekiwalk 4.8 km
57 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome to 池袋 Ikebukurosubway F
10 min
¥170–210

Shinjuku to Ikebukuro Eki by bus and foot

509Weekly Services

24 minAverage Duration

¥160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4.7 km
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Ikebukuro Eki, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Ikebukuro hourly. Tickets cost ¥110–250 and the journey takes 5 min. F Liner also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 大久保通り to 池袋駅東口 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥166 and the journey takes 18 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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