There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Hotaka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Hotakatrain Azusa
3h 4m¥6,000–9,000Drive 233.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Hotakacar 233.2 km
3h 19m¥3,983–5,753Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
4h 17m¥4,400–6,800Train via Matsumoto
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain Azusa
3h 38m¥6,206–10,392Bus via Okaya
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwabus Shinjuku
5h 17m¥4,600–10,456
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Hotaka is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Hotaka is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinjuku Station station and arriving at Hotaka. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Tokyo and Hotaka is 236 km. The road distance is 233.2 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Hotaka without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
The train from Shinjuku Station to Hotaka takes 3h 4m including transfers and departs once daily.
Tokyo to Hotaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Hotaka is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4400 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 17m.
Tokyo to Hotaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Hotaka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Hotaka is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Tokyo to Hotaka.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Hotaka, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Hotaka once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–9,000 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥4,100–4,500 and the journey takes 3h 18m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Hotaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–9,000
- 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
- ¥6,500–7,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥6,000–9,000
- Green Seat
- ¥9,000–13,000
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,500–8,500
- 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
- ¥6,000–7,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥5,500–8,500
- Green Seat
- ¥8,500–12,000
- 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
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800–6,000
- Schedules at
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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