There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Narai-eki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiritrain Azusa
3h 21m¥3,434–4,457Bus via Okaya
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Stationbus Shinjuku
4h 45m¥4,110–12,874Drive 223.4 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Narai-ekicar 223.4 km
3h 26m¥3,832–5,535Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
5h¥4,650–8,127
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Narai-eki is to train which costs ¥3400 - ¥4500 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Narai-eki is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Narai-eki station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Okaya Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Narai-eki. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Narai via Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Tokyo and Narai-eki is 228 km. The road distance is 223.4 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Narai-eki without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4500.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Tokyo to Narai-eki, including transfers.
Tokyo to Narai-eki bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Narai-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Narai-eki is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥3400 - ¥4500. Alternatively, you can bus via Okaya, which costs ¥4100 - ¥13000 and takes 4h 45m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Narai-eki, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,000–4,000 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 25m. ALPICO Kotsu also services this route hourly.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Okaya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–12,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Narai-eki bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Okaya Station.
Tokyo to Narai-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Narai-eki is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Tokyo to Narai-eki.
There are 60+ hotels available in Narai-eki.