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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Akihabara is to train which costs ¥65 - ¥200 and takes 5 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Akihabara is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs ¥1700 - ¥2100.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Akihabara?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 大手町 and arriving at 御茶ノ水駅前. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Akihabara?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at 秋葉原 Akihabara. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Tokyo to Akihabara?

The distance between Tokyo and Akihabara is 2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Akihabara without a car is to train which takes 5 min and costs ¥65 - ¥200.

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

The train from Tōkyō Station to 秋葉原 Akihabara takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Akihabara bus from?

Tokyo to Akihabara bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 大手町 station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Akihabara train from?

Tokyo to Akihabara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Akihabara?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Akihabara is to train which takes 5 min and costs ¥65 - ¥200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9 min.

Where does the Tokyo to Akihabara bus arrive?

Tokyo to Akihabara bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 御茶ノ水駅前 station.

Where does the Tokyo to Akihabara train arrive?

Tokyo to Akihabara train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 秋葉原 Akihabara station.

Where can I stay near Akihabara?

There are 12742+ hotels available in Akihabara.

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Distance: 2 km
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What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to 秋葉原 Akihabara every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥65–200 and the journey takes 5 min. Tobu Railway also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 大手町 to 御茶ノ水駅前 hourly, and the journey takes 9 min.

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