What is the cheapest way to get from Tachikawa to Akihabara?

The cheapest way to get from Tachikawa to Akihabara is to train which costs ¥600 - ¥800 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Tachikawa to Akihabara?

The fastest way to get from Tachikawa to Akihabara is to drive which takes 43 min and costs ¥600 - ¥900.

Is there a direct train between Tachikawa and Akihabara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 立川 Tachikawa and arriving at 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.

How far is it from Tachikawa to Akihabara?

The distance between Tachikawa and Akihabara is 35 km. The road distance is 35.3 km.

How do I travel from Tachikawa to Akihabara without a car?

The best way to get from Tachikawa to Akihabara without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs ¥600 - ¥800.

How long does it take to get from Tachikawa to Akihabara?

The train from 立川 Tachikawa to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu takes 50 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Tachikawa to Akihabara train from?

Tachikawa to Akihabara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 立川 Tachikawa station.

Where does the Tachikawa to Akihabara train arrive?

Tachikawa to Akihabara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu station.

Can I drive from Tachikawa to Akihabara?

Yes, the driving distance between Tachikawa to Akihabara is 35 km. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Tachikawa to Akihabara.

Where can I stay near Akihabara?

There are 12773+ hotels available in Akihabara.

Tachikawa to Akihabara - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Tachikawa to Akihabara by train, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from 立川 Tachikawa to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizutrain Jc / ...
50 min
¥600–800
Drive 35.3 km
1. Drive from Tachikawa to Akihabaracar 35.3 km
43 min
¥614–887
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tachikawa to Akihabarataxi 35.3 km
43 min
¥16,000–20,000

Tachikawa to Akihabara by train

1790Weekly Trains

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Distance: 35.1 km
Duration: 50 min

What companies run services between Tachikawa, Japan and Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 立川 Tachikawa to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥600–800 and the journey takes 50 min.

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