There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Tsumago by bus, train, car, subway, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Magomebus Dream Kani / ...
6h 16m¥5,500–8,800Drive 278.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Shinjuku to Tsumagocar 278.7 km
4h 10m¥4,276–6,176Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiritrain Azusa
- Take the train from Hideshio to Nagisotrain CF: Chūō Line Local
6h 18m¥4,824–6,427Subway, fly, train
- Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimonsubway
- Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
- Take the train from Kanayama to Nagisotrain
6h 34m
Shinjuku to Tsumago by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Tsumago is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Tsumago is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Tsumago. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Tsumagobashi via Magome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Tsumago. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Nagiso via Shiojiri and Hideshio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Tsumago is 293 km. The road distance is 278.7 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Tsumago without a car is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Shinjuku to Tsumago, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Tsumago bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Tsumago train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Tsumago is to bus which takes 6h 16m and costs ¥5500 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4800 - ¥6500 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Tsumago, Japan?
JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Magome twice daily, and the journey takes 4h 37m. Keio Dentetsu Bus also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Tsumagobashi via Shiojiri, Hideshio, Nagiso, and Nagiso in around 6h 18m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥14,000–18,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥40,000–50,000
- 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
Train from Hideshio to Nagiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Hideshio to Nagiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kanayama to Nagiso
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 03-3816-5711
- Website
- Toei Transportation
Subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimon
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥170–240
- Website
- Toei Transportation
- Tram
- ¥170
- Subway
- ¥190–240
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Magome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Magome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–8,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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Booking & Getting There
Shinjuku to Tsumago bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Chuodo Magome station.
Shinjuku to Tsumago train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Tsumago is 279 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Shinjuku to Tsumago.
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