There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Shiojiri by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiritrain Azusa
2h 27m¥3,000–4,000Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus
3h 55m¥3,740–6,724Drive 200.9 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Shiojiricar 200.9 km
2h 56m¥3,460–4,998Bus via Okaya Station
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Stationbus Shinjuku
3h 55m¥3,640–12,254
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Shiojiri is to train which costs ¥3000 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Shiojiri is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Shiojiri. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Shimosuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinjuku Station station and arriving at Shiojiri. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Shiojiri is 207 km. The road distance is 200.9 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Shiojiri without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4000.
The train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri takes 2h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.
Shinjuku to Shiojiri bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Shiojiri train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Shiojiri is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Shiojiri, 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 27m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,500–6,500 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- 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 Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–6,500
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Shinjuku to Shiojiri bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shimosuwa station.
Shinjuku to Shiojiri train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Shiojiri is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Shinjuku to Shiojiri.
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