What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to SPring-8?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to SPring-8 is to night train which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 10h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to SPring-8?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to SPring-8 is to fly and train and taxi which takes 5h 43m and costs ¥19000 - ¥33000.

How far is it from Tokyo to SPring-8?

The distance between Tokyo and SPring-8 is 640 km. The road distance is 610.2 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to SPring-8 without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to SPring-8 without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to SPring-8?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Tokyo to SPring-8, including transfers.

Train or bus from Tokyo to SPring-8?

The best way to get from Tokyo to SPring-8 is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥21000 - ¥32000 and takes 10h 45m.

Can I drive from Tokyo to SPring-8?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to SPring-8 is 610 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Tokyo to SPring-8.

Where can I stay near SPring-8?

There are 104+ hotels available in SPring-8.

Tokyo to SPring-8 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Tokyo to SPring-8 by train, bus, night train, car, night bus, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Aioitrain Hikari
4h 14m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Himeji Stationnightbus
13h 11m
¥8,530–12,350
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Himeji Stationbus 9351
10h 45m
¥21,800–31,443
Night train
1. Take the night train from Tōkyō Station to Himejinighttrain Sunrise Seto / ...
10h 51m
¥9,427–13,166
Drive 610.2 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to SPring-8car 610.2 km
6h 55m
¥10,804–15,605
Fly to Okayama Airport, train, taxi
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)plane HND - OKJ
2. Take the train from Okayama to Kamigoritrain
3. Take the taxi from Kamigori to SPring-8taxi
5h 43m
¥19,382–32,816
Fly to Takamatsu Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane HND - TAK
2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Kamigoritrain
6h 49m
¥21,782–48,566
Fly to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Sayotrain
7h 41m
¥11,572–23,626
Fly to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Himejitrain
4. Take the train from Himeji to Mikazukitrain
8h 14m
¥22,832–49,166
Fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Sayotrain
8h 4m
¥15,212–22,476

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Okayama Airport (OKJ) flights

70Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥12,905Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tokyo to SPring-8.

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Distance: 639.7 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and SPring-8, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tokyo to Aioi every 2 hours, and the journey takes 3h 46m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Himeji Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥7,500–15,000 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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