What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tokai?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Tokai is to train which costs ¥2000 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tokai?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Tokai is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Tokai?

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to Tokai station. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Mito Station South Exit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Tokai?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Tōkai. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Tokai?

The distance between Tokyo and Tokai is 136 km. The road distance is 125.3 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Tokai without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Tokai without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2700.

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Tokai?

The train from Tōkyō Station to Tōkai takes 1h 40m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Tokai bus from?

Tokyo to Tokai bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Tokai train from?

Tokyo to Tokai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Tokai?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Tokai is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs ¥2000 - ¥2700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥3000 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Tokyo to Tokai bus arrive?

Tokyo to Tokai bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Mito Station South Exit.

Where does the Tokyo to Tokai train arrive?

Tokyo to Tokai train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkai station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Tokai?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Tokai is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Tokyo to Tokai.

Where can I stay near Tokai?

There are 132+ hotels available in Tokai.

Tokyo to Tokai - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Tokai by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Tōkaitrain Hitachi / ...
1h 40m
¥2,000–2,700
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Mito Station South Exitbus Mito
2h 24m
¥2,790–2,930
Drive 125.3 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Tokaicar 125.3 km
1h 36m
¥2,178–3,146
Train via 勝田 Katsuta
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Katsutatrain Tokiwa / ...
1h 50m
¥2,094–2,782

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Distance: 135.9 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Tokai, Ibaraki, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Tōkai every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,000–2,700 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Mito Station South Exit every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥2,500 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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