There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Okaya by train, bus, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Okaya is to bus which costs ¥3200 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Okaya is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Shimosuwa. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 13m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shinjuku Station station and arriving at Okaya. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Tokyo and Okaya is 195 km. The road distance is 193.7 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Okaya without a car is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
The train from Shinjuku Station to Okaya takes 2h 21m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Tokyo to Okaya bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Okaya train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Shinjuku Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Okaya is to train which takes 2h 21m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥3800 and takes 3h 13m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Okaya, Japan?
Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Shinjuku Station to Okaya every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥5,000–7,500 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,800 and the journey takes 3h 13m. JR Bus Kanto also services this route hourly.
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- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Shinjuku Station to Okaya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,500
- 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
- ¥5,500–6,500
- Reserved Seat
- ¥5,000–7,500
- Green Seat
- ¥7,500–11,000
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Shimosuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–3,800
- Schedules at
- jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Okaya bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Shimosuwa station.
Tokyo to Okaya train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Okaya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Okaya is 194 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Tokyo to Okaya.
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