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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Tokyo is to subway which costs ¥170 - ¥230 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Tokyo is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs ¥3900 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 大久保通り and arriving at 経済産業省前. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome and arriving at 小川町 Ogawamachi. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Tokyo?

The distance between Shinjuku and Tokyo is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Tokyo without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs ¥170 - ¥230.

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

The subway from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome to 小川町 Ogawamachi takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Tokyo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Tokyo train from?

Shinjuku to Tokyo train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Tokyo is to bus which takes 41 min and costs ¥208. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥210 - ¥350 and takes 13 min.

Where does the Shinjuku to Tokyo bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Tokyo bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 経済産業省前 station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Tokyo train arrive?

Shinjuku to Tokyo train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 小川町 Ogawamachi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Shinjuku to Tokyo?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Shinjuku to Tokyo?

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

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome to 小川町 Ogawamachisubway S
10 min
¥170–230
Bus
1. Take the bus from 大久保通り to 経済産業省前bus 橋６３
41 min
¥208
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjuku to Tokyotaxi 7.4 km
7 min
¥3,900–4,700
Walk
1. Take the walk from Shinjuku to Tokyowalk 7.3 km
1h 27m
Train
1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain JC: Chūō·Ōme Line Rapid / ...
13 min
¥210–350

Shinjuku to Tokyo by subway

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

Toei Subway operates a subway from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome to 小川町 Ogawamachi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170–230 and the journey takes 10 min. Tokyo Metro also services this route every 5 minutes. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 大久保通り to 経済産業省前 hourly. Tickets cost ¥208 and the journey takes 41 min. Keio Bus also services this route 3 times a day.

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