There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 9m¥3,605–4,682Drive 213.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Chikuma Shicar 213.3 km
2h 52m¥3,244–4,686Bus via Komoro
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus To Saku
4h 11m¥3,900–4,300Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
4h 11m¥4,490–8,190
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Komoro Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Chikuma Shi. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Chikuma via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Tokyo and Chikuma Shi is 240 km. The road distance is 213.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi, including transfers.
Tokyo to Chikuma Shi bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Chikuma Shi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥3600 - ¥4700. Alternatively, you can bus via Komoro, which costs ¥3900 - ¥4300 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Chikuma Shi, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,100–3,400 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–3,400
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Chikuma Shi bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Komoro Station.
Tokyo to Chikuma Shi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Chikuma Shi is 213 km. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi.
There are 278+ hotels available in Chikuma Shi.