There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Narai-juku by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiritrain Azusa
3h 54m¥3,000–4,000Bus via Matsumoto
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
5h 13m¥4,340–7,727Drive 217.2 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Narai-jukucar 217.2 km
3h 20m¥3,761–5,432Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Stationbus Shinjuku
5h 48m¥3,710–12,322
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Narai-juku is to train which costs ¥3000 - ¥4000 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Narai-juku is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Narai-juku. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Narai-juku. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Narai via Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Narai-juku is 228 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Narai-juku without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4000.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Shinjuku to Narai-juku, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Narai-juku bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Narai-juku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Narai-juku is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus via Matsumoto, which costs ¥4300 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Narai-juku, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–7,500 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–12,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Narai-juku bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Narai-juku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Narai-juku is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Shinjuku to Narai-juku.
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