There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Tanaka-eki by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda Naganotrain Hakutaka
1h 56m¥2,982–3,827Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 東御市役所前（おりば）bus 池袋～小諸
4h 52m¥1,658–4,184Bus via Komoro
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus To Saku
3h 36m¥3,360–3,650Drive 186.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Tanaka-ekicar 186.3 km
2h 28m¥3,134–4,527
Tokyo to Tanaka-eki by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tanaka-eki is to bus which costs ¥1600 - ¥4200 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tanaka-eki is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥2900 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Tanaka-eki station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Komoro Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Tanaka-eki. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Tanaka via Ueda(Nagano). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Tokyo and Tanaka-eki is 198 km. The road distance is 186.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tanaka-eki without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥2900 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Tokyo to Tanaka-eki, including transfers.
Tokyo to Tanaka-eki bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Tanaka-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Tanaka-eki is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs ¥2900 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus via Komoro, which costs ¥3300 - ¥3700 and takes 3h 36m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Tanaka-eki, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda Nagano every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,700–3,600 and the journey takes 1h 24m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,100–3,400 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–3,400
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from 池袋駅東口（西武観光バスのりば） to 東御市役所前（おりば）
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–3,800
- Schedules at
- Japan Travel by NAVITIME
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Tanaka-eki bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Komoro Station.
Tokyo to Tanaka-eki train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueda Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tanaka-eki is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from Tokyo to Tanaka-eki.
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