There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
3h 7m¥2,877–6,340Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus Shinjuku
3h 26m¥3,800Drive 193 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shukucar 193 km
2h 50m¥3,324–4,801Bus via Shimo-Suwa
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus
3h 29m¥3,500–6,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku is to bus which costs ¥3800 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4800.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Shimosuwa. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Shimosuwa-shuku. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Kami-Suwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
The distance between Tokyo and Shimosuwa-shuku is 192 km. The road distance is 193 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥2800 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku, including transfers.
Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs ¥2800 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3800 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shimosuwa-shuku, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- 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 Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shimosuwa station.
Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kami-Suwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Tokyo to Shimosuwa-shuku.
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