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Tokyo to Shinkansen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Tokyo and Shinkansen takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Tokyo to Shinkansen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 6m
Duration
106 km
Distance
¥1,996
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Tokyo to Shinkansen train times

Trains run hourly between Tokyo and Shinkansen. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Shinkansen at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)2h 32m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)2h 10m • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)2h 12m • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)2h • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)2h 10m • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)2h 12m • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)2h • 1 change
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    JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)2h 13m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tokyo to Shinkansen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 105.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shinkansen, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Atami every 2 hours, and the journey takes 46 min. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 20 minutes.

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