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 UedaHakutaka / ...
- Take the train from Ueda(Nagano) to Yashiro[161709] Shinano Railway Shinano / ...
2h¥5,993–8,511Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro
3h 41m¥2,400–5,500Drive 218.3 km
- Drive from Tokyo to Chikuma218.3 km
2h 54m¥3,690–5,330Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Take the train from Matsumoto to ObasuteShinonoi Line
4h 51m¥4,750–5,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma is to train which takes 2h and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Chikuma. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Yashiro via Ueda(Nagano). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Tokyo and Chikuma is 210 km. The road distance is 218.3 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Tokyo to Chikuma, including transfers.
Tokyo to Chikuma bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Chikuma train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Chikuma is to train which takes 2h and costs ¥6000 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 41m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Chikuma, Japan?
You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Yashiro via Ueda(Nagano) in around 2h. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥2,400–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 41m.
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- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- 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
- ¥5,500–7,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥6,500–8,000
- Green seat
- ¥8,000–11,000
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Ueda(Nagano) to Yashiro
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥450–550
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Obasute
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Obasute
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- 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/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–5,500
- Website
- http://www.nagadenbus.co.jp.e.aaf.hp.transer.com/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–4,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Chikuma bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Joshinetsu Expressway Yashiro station.
Tokyo to Chikuma train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Ueda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Chikuma is 218 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Tokyo to Chikuma.
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