The average train between Tokyo and Shimodate takes 1h 57m and the fastest train takes 1h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Tokyo to Shimodate. 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 4 hours between Tokyo and Shimodate. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 11:32 PM which arrives into Shimodate at 5:41 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Shimodate. However, there are services departing from Tokyo station and arriving at Shimodate station via 小山 Oyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Tokyo to Shimodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Shimodate train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 下館 Shimodate station.
The distance between Tokyo and Shimodate is 71.6 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to 下館 Shimodate via 小山 Oyama in around 2h 12m.
