There are 5 ways to get from Yokohama to Shimosuwa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
3h 49m¥9,768–12,853Drive 201.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Yokohama to Shimosuwacar 201.1 km
3h 19m¥3,490–5,040Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus
4h 58m¥9,068–13,753Train via Hachiōji
- Take the train from Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachiojitrain Yokohama / ...
- Take the train from Hachiōji to Kami-Suwatrain Azusa
3h 54m¥9,465–12,538Bus via Haneda Airport Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus Shinjuku
5h 17m¥10,993–13,682
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yokohama to Shimosuwa is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Yokohama to Shimosuwa is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Yokohama to Shimosuwa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Shimosuwa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Yokohama to Shimosuwa. However, there are services departing from Yokohama and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Yokohama and Shimosuwa is 235 km. The road distance is 201.1 km.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Shimosuwa without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Yokohama to Shimosuwa, including transfers.
Yokohama to Shimosuwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Yokohama to Shimosuwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Yokohama to Shimosuwa is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs ¥9500 - ¥13000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Yokohama, Japan and Shimosuwa, 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, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,500–6,500 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Higashi-Kanagawa to Hachioji
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥700–950
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hachiōji to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yokohama to Shimosuwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shimosuwa station.
Yokohama to Shimosuwa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kami-Suwa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yokohama to Shimosuwa is 201 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Yokohama to Shimosuwa.
There are 384+ hotels available in Shimosuwa.