The average train between Shinkansen and Tokyo takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Shinkansen to Tokyo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Shinkansen and Tokyo. The earliest departure is at 5:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shinkansen is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Tokyo at 6:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Shinkansen to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Shinkansen station and arriving at Tokyo station via Tokyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Shinkansen to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Atami station.
Shinkansen to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokyo station.
The distance between Shinkansen and Tokyo is 97.3 km. The road distance is 105 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Atami to Tokyo every 2 hours, and the journey takes 47 min. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 20 minutes.
