The average train between Tokyo and Shinkansen takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 7m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run every 4 hours 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 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Shinkansen. However, there are services departing from Tokyo station and arriving at Shinkansen station via Atami. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Tokyo to Shinkansen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.
Tokyo to Shinkansen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Atami station.
The distance between Tokyo and Shinkansen is 97.3 km. The road distance is 105 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tokyo to Atami every 2 hours, and the journey takes 46 min. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 20 minutes.
