There are 5 ways to get from Shiojiri to Tokyo by train, bus, night bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shiojiri to Shinjuku Stationtrain Azusa
2h 22m¥5,500–8,000Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Midoriko to Kofutrain [12437] Jr Chuo
- Take the bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
3h 57m¥2,661–5,639Night bus
- Take the night bus from Naganodo Midoriko to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesunightbus 101 / ...
4h 52m¥3,700–7,500Drive 207.1 km
- Drive from Shiojiri to Tokyocar 207.1 km
3h 2m¥3,445–4,975Bus
- Take the bus from Okaya Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Shinjuku
4h 1m¥3,642–14,297
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiojiri to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Shiojiri to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Naganodo Midoriko and arriving at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shiojiri and arriving at Shinjuku Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Shiojiri and Tokyo is 207 km. The road distance is 207.1 km.
The best way to get from Shiojiri to Tokyo without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
The train from Shiojiri to Shinjuku Station takes 2h 22m including transfers and departs hourly.
Shiojiri to Tokyo bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Naganodo Midoriko station.
Shiojiri to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Shiojiri to Tokyo is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥15000 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Shiojiri, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Shiojiri to Shinjuku Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥5,500–8,000 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a vehicle from Naganodo Midoriko to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–7,500 and the journey takes 4h 52m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–8,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥6,000–7,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥5,500–8,000
- Green Seat
- ¥8,000–11,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Midoriko to Kofu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Night bus from Naganodo Midoriko to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Okaya Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shiojiri to Tokyo bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.
Shiojiri to Tokyo train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shinjuku Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiojiri to Tokyo is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Shiojiri to Tokyo.
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