There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Tsumago by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Magomebus
5h 47m¥4,300–4,800Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiritrain Azusa
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagisotrain CF: Chūō Line Local / ...
6h 4mDrive 278.7 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Tsumagocar 278.7 km
4h 10m¥4,835–6,983Bus via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit
- Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Chuodo Magomebus Dream Kani / ...
8h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Tsumago is to bus which costs ¥4300 - ¥4800 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Tsumago is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs ¥4800 - ¥7000.
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 5h 47m.
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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Tsumago is 320 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 5h 47m and costs ¥4300 - ¥4800.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Shinjuku to Tsumago, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Tsumago bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, 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 5h 47m and costs ¥4300 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 4m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Tsumago, Japan?
Keio Dentetsu Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Magome twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–4,000 and the journey takes 4h 10m. JR Bus Kanto also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Tsumagobashi via Shiojiri, Nagiso, and Nagiso in around 6h 4m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Nagiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Magome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Magome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Chuodo Magome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Tsumago bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at 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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