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

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  1. Train via 池袋 Ikebukuro

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    1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越市 Kawagoeshitrain train Tj
    55 min
    ¥597–991

  2. Drive 43.2 km

    1. Drive from Tokyo to Kawagoe-shicar car 43.2 km
    39 min
    ¥750–1,084

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tokyo to Kawagoe-shitaxi taxi 43.2 km
    39 min
    ¥20,000–25,000

  4. Train

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

  5. Train via Tōkyō Station

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 高田馬場 Takadanobabatrain train Jy
    2. Take the train from 高田馬場 Takadanobaba to 本川越 Hon-Kawagoetrain train Ss
    1h 39m
    ¥875–1,052

  6. Train via Tōkyō Station #2

    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 新宿 Shinjukutrain train Jy / ...
    2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 川越 Kawagoetrain train Ja
    1h 44m
    ¥1,059–1,485

Tokyo to Kawagoe-shi by train

Calendar886Weekly Trains
Duration1h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket¥875Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.4 km
  • Duration: 55 min

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

Tobu Railway operates a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 川越市 Kawagoeshi every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥480–750 and the journey takes 47 min.

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