There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Chikuma by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 13m¥3,585–4,572Bus via Komoro
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Stationbus To Saku
4h 11m¥3,950–4,350Drive 218.2 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Chikumacar 218.2 km
2h 54m¥3,781–5,461Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
4h 19m¥4,520–8,140
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma is to bus via Komoro which costs ¥3900 - ¥4400 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Chikuma station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Komoro Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Chikuma. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Yashiro via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Tokyo and Chikuma is 237 km. The road distance is 218.2 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4600.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Tokyo to Chikuma, including transfers.
Tokyo to Chikuma bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Chikuma train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs ¥3500 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus via Komoro, which costs ¥3900 - ¥4400 and takes 4h 11m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Chikuma, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,100–3,400 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Komoro Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–3,400
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
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Booking & Getting There
Tokyo to Chikuma bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Komoro Station.
Tokyo to Chikuma train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Chikuma is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Tokyo to Chikuma.
There are 257+ hotels available in Chikuma.