There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to J-PARC by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to J-PARC is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to J-PARC is to drive which takes 1h 41m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo station to J-PARC. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Shintanakochi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to J-PARC. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Katsuta via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 51m.
The distance between Tokyo and J-PARC is 138 km. The road distance is 128.9 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to J-PARC without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥6500 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Tokyo to J-PARC, including transfers.
Tokyo to J-PARC bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.
Tokyo to J-PARC train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to J-PARC is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥6500 - ¥8500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥8500 and takes 2h 43m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and J-PARC, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Katsuta every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥1,900–2,500 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Shintanakochi hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,400–3,000 and the journey takes 2h 29m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Tōkyō Station to Katsuta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Shintanakochi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,000
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to J-PARC bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shintanakochi station.
Tokyo to J-PARC train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Katsuta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to J-PARC is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Tokyo to J-PARC.
There are 125+ hotels available in J-PARC.