What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shimotsuma?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shimotsuma is to drive which costs ¥1100 - ¥1700 and takes 1h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shimotsuma?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shimotsuma is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs ¥1100 - ¥1700.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Shimotsuma?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Shimotsuma. However, there are services departing from 東京 Tōkyō and arriving at 下妻 Shimotsuma via 取手 Toride and 水海道 Mitsukaidō. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Shimotsuma?

The distance between Tokyo and Shimotsuma is 90 km. The road distance is 67.1 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Shimotsuma without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Shimotsuma without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 38m and costs ¥9000 - ¥12000.

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Shimotsuma?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Tokyo to Shimotsuma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Shimotsuma train from?

Tokyo to Shimotsuma train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 東京 Tōkyō station.

Where does the Tokyo to Shimotsuma train arrive?

Tokyo to Shimotsuma train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 取手 Toride station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Shimotsuma?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shimotsuma is 67 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Tokyo to Shimotsuma.

Where can I stay near Shimotsuma?

There are 113+ hotels available in Shimotsuma.

Tokyo to Shimotsuma - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Shimotsuma by bus, taxi, train, or car

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

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to University of Tsukubabus Tsukuba
2. Take the taxi from University of Tsukuba to Shimotsumataxi
1h 38m
¥9,260–11,300
Drive 67.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tokyo to Shimotsumacar 67.1 km
1h 4m
¥1,169–1,689
Train via Kashiwa
1. Take the train from 東京 Tōkyō to 取手 Toridetrain Jj
2. Take the train from 取手 Toride to 水海道 Mitsukaidōtrain
3. Take the train from 水海道 Mitsukaidō to 下妻 Shimotsumatrain
2h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tokyo to Shimotsumataxi 67.1 km
1h 4m
¥31,000–38,000
Train
1. Take the train from 秋葉原 Akihabara to 守谷 Moriyatrain Tx
2. Take the train from 守谷 Moriya to 下妻 Shimotsumatrain 関鉄常総線 Kantō Railway Jōsō Line
2h 23m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 90 km
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shimotsuma, Ibaraki, Japan?

You can take a train from 東京 Tōkyō to 下妻 Shimotsuma via 取手 Toride and 水海道 Mitsukaidō in around 2h 15m.

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