There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Tōkaidō by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nakamichi Bus Stopbus
2h 25m¥9,400–14,000Drive 142.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Tōkaidōcar 142.3 km
2h 7m¥2,474–3,573Train
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfutrain Kaiji / ...
- Take the train from Kofu to Kaiiwamatrain [19485] JR Minobu / ...
3h 12mBus via Chuodo Showa
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Showabus Shinjuku
3h 49m¥6,295–6,895
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tōkaidō is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tōkaidō is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Tōkaidō. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nakamichi Bus Stop via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Tōkaidō. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Kaiiwama via Kofu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Tokyo and Tōkaidō is 154 km. The road distance is 142.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tōkaidō without a car is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Tokyo to Tōkaidō, including transfers.
Tokyo to Tōkaidō bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Tōkaidō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tōkaidō is to bus which takes 2h 25m and costs ¥9000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 12m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Tōkaidō, Yamanashi, Japan?
Keio Dentetsu Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nakamichi Bus Stop hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,400–4,000 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shinjuku Station to Tōkaidō via Kofu and Kaiiwama in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kofu to Kaiiwama
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nakamichi Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Chuodo Showa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,096
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Tōkaidō bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Nakamichi Bus Stop station.
Tokyo to Tōkaidō train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kōfu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tōkaidō is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Tokyo to Tōkaidō.
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