There are 4 ways to get from Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada by subway, train, bus or car
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Recommended option
Subway, train • 2h 37m
Cheapest option
Train • 4h 39m
2 alternative options
Bus • 4h 4m
Drive • 2h 23m
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 23m.
The quickest way to get from Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku-sanchome and arriving at Shimada via Tokyo and Shizuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Higashi-Shinjuku Station and Shimada is 170 km. The road distance is 206 km.
The best way to get from Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada, including transfers.
Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, depart from Shinjuku-sanchome station.
The best way to get from Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada is to bus which takes 4h 4m and costs ¥3400 - ¥3700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 4h 39m.
Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Shimada station.
Yes, the driving distance between Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada is 206 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada.

- Distance: 169.6 km
- Duration: 2h 37m
What companies run services between Higashi-Shinjuku Station, Japan and Shimada, Japan?
JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Buster Shinjuku to Shizuoka Station North Exit hourly. Tickets cost ¥3000 and the journey takes 3h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Higashi-Shinjuku Station to Shimada via Shin-Okubo, Shinagawa, and Atami in around 4h 39m.

- Website
- tokyometro.jp
Subway from Shinjuku-sanchome to Tokyo
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥180 - ¥210
- Website
- https://www.tokyometro.jp/en/

Japan’s famous bullet trains, operated by Japan Rail, are known for their comfort, punctuality and efficiency. They run at speeds of up to 320km/h and connect most of the country’s major cities. Most shinkansen trains offer two classes – Ordinary and Green Car – although some also offer Gran Class (comparable to first class). Seat reservations can be made on all trains for a small fee, although it’s not mandatory apart from on a handful of routes.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Tokyo to Shizuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥5000 - ¥7500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Unreserved seat
- ¥5000 - ¥7000
- Reserved seat
- ¥6000 - ¥7500
- Green seat
- ¥7500 - ¥10000

Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Shizuoka to Shimada
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥470 - ¥700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Atami to Shimada
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1600 - ¥2300
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shinagawa to Atami
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1400 - ¥2000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/

- Phone
- 03-3844-0489
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
Bus from Buster Shinjuku to Shizuoka Station North Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3000
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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