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

The cheapest way to get from Shinkansen to Tokyo is to train via Atami which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinkansen to Tokyo is to train via Atami which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct train between Shinkansen and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kannami and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Shinkansen to Tokyo?

The distance between Shinkansen and Tokyo is 105 km. The road distance is 113.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinkansen to Tokyo without a car is to train via Atami which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Shinkansen to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinkansen to Tokyo train from?

Shinkansen to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Atami station.

Train or bus from Shinkansen to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Shinkansen to Tokyo is to train via Atami which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h.

Where does the Shinkansen to Tokyo train arrive?

Shinkansen to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokyo station.

Can I drive from Shinkansen to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinkansen to Tokyo is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Shinkansen to Tokyo.

Where can I stay near Tokyo?

There are 12295+ hotels available in Tokyo.

Shinkansen to Tokyo - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Shinkansen to Tokyo by train, bus, or car

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

Train via Atami
best
1. Take the train from Atami to Tokyotrain Kodama
1h 5m
¥1,611–2,236
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mishima Stn.-kitaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus For Shinjuku highway bus terminal
3h
¥3,646–5,271
Drive 113.7 km
1. Drive from Shinkansen to Tokyocar 113.7 km
1h 47m
¥1,997–2,885
Train
1. Take the train from Kannami to Tōkyō Stationtrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
2h 15m
¥1,700–2,300

Shinkansen to Tokyo by train

413Weekly Trains

1h 5mAverage Duration

¥1,611Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.5 km
Duration: 1h 5m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Atami to Tokyo every 2 hours, and the journey takes 47 min. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, Tokai Bus operates a bus from Mishima Stn.-kitaguchi to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 5 times a week. Tickets cost ¥2,000–5,000 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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