What is the cheapest way to get from Edo to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from Edo to Tokyo is to subway and train which costs ¥300 - ¥440 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Edo to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from Edo to Tokyo is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs ¥9000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Edo and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from Edo to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen and arriving at 東京 Tōkyō via 日暮里 Nippori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33 min.

How far is it from Edo to Tokyo?

The distance between Edo and Tokyo is 22 km. The road distance is 18.8 km.

How do I travel from Edo to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from Edo to Tokyo without a car is to subway and train via 日暮里 Nippori which takes 33 min and costs ¥410 - ¥550.

How long does it take to get from Edo to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 33 min to get from Edo to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edo to Tokyo train from?

Edo to Tokyo train services, operated by Toei Transportation, depart from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen station.

Where does the Edo to Tokyo train arrive?

Edo to Tokyo train services, operated by Toei Transportation, arrive at 日暮里 Nippori station.

Can I drive from Edo to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Edo to Tokyo is 19 km. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Edo to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12236+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Edo to Tokyo - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, taxi, car, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Edo to Tokyo by subway, train, taxi, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway, train via 日暮里 Nippori
best
1. Take the subway from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen to 日暮里 Nipporisubway Nt
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 東京 Tōkyōtrain Jy / ...
33 min
¥410–540
Subway, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen to 日暮里 Nipporisubway Nt
2. Take the train from Nippori to Tōkyō Stationtrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line / ...
40 min
¥300–440
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Edo to Tokyotaxi 18.8 km
18 min
¥9,000–11,000
Drive 18.8 km
1. Drive from Edo to Tokyocar 18.8 km
18 min
¥328–474
Train, bus
1. Take the train from 南鳩ヶ谷 Minami-hatogaya to 赤羽岩淵 Akabane-iwabuchitrain Sr
2. Take the bus from 赤羽二丁目 to 赤羽駅東口bus 王５７
3. Take the train from Akabane to Tōkyō Stationtrain
41 min

Edo to Tokyo by subway and train

1636Weekly Services

33 minAverage Duration

¥410Cheapest Price

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Distance: 21.7 km
Duration: 33 min

What companies run services between Edo, Saitama, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Edo to Tokyo. However, you can take the subway to 日暮里 Nippori, walk to 日暮里 Nippori, then take the train to 東京 Tōkyō. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Tokyo.

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