What is the cheapest way to get from Yanaka to Ikebukuro?

The cheapest way to get from Yanaka to Ikebukuro is to bus which costs ¥166 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Yanaka to Ikebukuro?

The fastest way to get from Yanaka to Ikebukuro is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥3800 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct bus between Yanaka and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 団子坂下 and arriving at Hareza池袋. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Yanaka and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori and arriving at 池袋 Ikebukuro. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

How far is it from Yanaka to Ikebukuro?

The distance between Yanaka and Ikebukuro is 6 km.

How do I travel from Yanaka to Ikebukuro without a car?

The best way to get from Yanaka to Ikebukuro without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs ¥140 - ¥270.

How long does it take to get from Yanaka to Ikebukuro?

The train from 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori to 池袋 Ikebukuro takes 11 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Yanaka to Ikebukuro bus from?

Yanaka to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 団子坂下 station.

Where do I catch the Yanaka to Ikebukuro train from?

Yanaka to Ikebukuro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori station.

Train or bus from Yanaka to Ikebukuro?

The best way to get from Yanaka to Ikebukuro is to train which takes 11 min and costs ¥140 - ¥270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥166 and takes 30 min.

Where does the Yanaka to Ikebukuro bus arrive?

Yanaka to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at Hareza池袋 station.

Where does the Yanaka to Ikebukuro train arrive?

Yanaka to Ikebukuro train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro?

There are 12564+ hotels available in Ikebukuro.

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Distance: 6.1 km
Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Yanaka, Tokyo, Japan and Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 西日暮里 Nishi-Nippori to 池袋 Ikebukuro every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥140–270 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 団子坂下 to Hareza池袋 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥166 and the journey takes 30 min.

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