There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Ikenotaira by train, bus, taxi, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagaokatrain Toki / ...
3h 1m¥9,962–12,657Drive 232.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Ikenotairacar 232.1 km
3h 8m¥3,989–5,762Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 高崎駅東口bus
- Take the train from Takasaki to Echigo-Yuzawatrain Max
- Take the taxi from Echigo-Yuzawa to Ikenotairataxi
4h 34m¥20,450–25,800Night bus
- Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchinightbus Wg5153
7h 12m¥11,778–17,742Train via Yuzawa
- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Echigo-Yuzawatrain Tanigawa / ...
- Take the train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Echigokawaguchitrain [15616] Jr Joetsu / ...
3h 26m¥9,405–12,023
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Ikenotaira is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Ikenotaira is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Ikenotaira station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagaoka Station Oteguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Ikenotaira. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Echigokawaguchi via Nagaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
The distance between Tokyo and Ikenotaira is 279 km. The road distance is 232.1 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Ikenotaira without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Tokyo to Ikenotaira, including transfers.
Tokyo to Ikenotaira bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Ikenotaira train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Ikenotaira bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Nagaoka Station Oteguchi.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Ikenotaira, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Nagaoka every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,500–4,600 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi once a week. Tickets cost ¥5,000–10,000 and the journey takes 5h 55m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Echigo-Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Echigo-Yuzawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Echigo-Yuzawa to Echigokawaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- ncb.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 高崎駅東口
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,200
- Website
- https://ncb.jp/
- [email protected]
- Website
- travel.willer.co.jp
Night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagaoka Station Oteguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–10,000
- Website
- https://willer-travel.com/en/
- Relax (front seats)
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Relax (Ladies seats)
- ¥5,500–10,000
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Estimated price
- ¥18,000–22,000
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Ikenotaira train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagaoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Ikenotaira is 232 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Tokyo to Ikenotaira.
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