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How to get fromTokyo to Kawagoe-ekiby train, car, taxi, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Tokyo to Kawagoe-eki by train, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train via 池袋 Ikebukuro

    best
    1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越 Kawagoetrain train Tj
    53 min
    ¥587–991

  2. Subway, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from 有楽町 Yurakucho to 和光市 Wakoshisubway subway Y
    2. Take the train from 和光市 Wakoshi to 川越 Kawagoetrain train Tj
    1h 12m
    ¥518–739

  3. Drive 40.2 km

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Kawagoe-ekicar car 40.2 km
    44 min
    ¥698–1,008

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tokyo to Kawagoe-ekitaxi taxi 40.2 km
    44 min
    ¥19,000–23,000

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kawagoetrain train JA: Saikyō·Kawagoe Line Commuter Rapid
    58 min
    ¥700–1,000

  6. Train via Tōkyō Station

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain train Jy
    2. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越 Kawagoetrain train Ja / ...
    1h 30m
    ¥908–1,284

Tokyo to Kawagoe-eki by subway and train

Calendar1001Weekly Services
Duration1h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket¥518Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.4 km
  • Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kawagoe-eki, Japan?

Tobu Railway operates a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越 Kawagoe every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥470–750 and the journey takes 45 min.

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