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 Ueda Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Ueda(Nagano) to Chikumatrain [161709] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
2h 6m¥3,182–4,047Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
4h 19m¥4,520–8,140Drive 213.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Chikuma Shicar 213.3 km
2h 52m¥3,702–5,346Train via Ueno
- Take the train from Ueno to Uedatrain Asama
3h 2m¥3,191–4,275
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi is to train which costs ¥3100 - ¥4100 and takes 2h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4100.
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 Nagano Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
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 Ueda(Nagano). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Tokyo and Chikuma Shi is 207 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 6m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4100.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Tokyo to Chikuma Shi, including transfers.
Tokyo to Chikuma Shi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, 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 6m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Chikuma Shi, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Chikuma via Ueda Nagano and Ueda(Nagano) in around 2h 6m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,200–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ueno to Ueda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Ueda(Nagano) to Chikuma
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥390–450
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Chikuma Shi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Tokyo to Chikuma Shi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueda 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 266+ hotels available in Chikuma Shi.