There are 5 ways to get from Shinjuku to Sanjō by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Ōmiyatrain Shounan Shinjuku Rain Kaisoku / ...
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Tsubamesanjotrain Toki / ...
2h 59m¥3,893–5,157Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Sakaebus
7h 25m¥7,700–11,270Night bus
- Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus Wg5153
6h 37m¥4,998–10,192Drive 276.9 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Sanjōcar 276.9 km
3h 43m¥4,211–6,082Fly, train
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)plane HND - KIJ
- Take the train from Niigata to Sanjo(Niigata)train
7h 3m¥50,570–77,260
Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Sanjō is to train which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Sanjō is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Sanjō. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Sakae via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Sanjō. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Tsubamesanjo via Omiya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Sanjō is 263 km. The road distance is 276.9 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Sanjō without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Shinjuku to Sanjō, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Sanjō bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Sanjō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Sanjō is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 25m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Sanjō, Japan?
You can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Tsubamesanjo via Omiya Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakae via Nagano Station and Nagano in around 7h 25m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥85,000–150,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥110,000–210,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Kochi, Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥110,000–200,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Osaka Itami
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥49,000–75,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥49,000–75,000
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Niigata Airport via Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥50,000–80,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥490–700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Tsubamesanjo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Niigata to Sanjo(Niigata)
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Sakae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–10,000
- Website
- Willer Express
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Relax (Ladies seats)
- ¥5,500–10,000
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Booking & Getting There
Shinjuku to Sanjō bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Shinjuku to Sanjō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Sanjō is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 43m to drive from Shinjuku to Sanjō.
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