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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shinkansen is to train via 熱海 Atami which costs ¥1600 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shinkansen is to train via 熱海 Atami which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Shinkansen?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Tōkyō Station station and arriving at Kannami. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Shinkansen?

The distance between Tokyo and Shinkansen is 106 km. The road distance is 113.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Shinkansen without a car is to train via 熱海 Atami which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300.

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

It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Tokyo to Shinkansen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Shinkansen train from?

Tokyo to Shinkansen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Shinkansen?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Shinkansen is to train via 熱海 Atami which takes 1h 5m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 7m.

Where does the Tokyo to Shinkansen train arrive?

Tokyo to Shinkansen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Atami station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Shinkansen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Shinkansen is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Tokyo to Shinkansen.

Where can I stay near Shinkansen?

There are 734+ hotels available in Shinkansen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Tokyo to Shinkansen by train, bus, 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.

Train via 熱海 Atami
best
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Atamitrain Kodama
1h 5m
¥1,668–2,232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Mishima Stn.-kitaguchibus For Ohira syako / ...
2h 7m
¥3,708–5,214
Drive 113.6 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Shinkansencar 113.6 km
1h 49m
¥1,966–2,839
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Mishimatrain Kodama / ...
1h 8m
¥1,825–2,461
Train #2
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kannamitrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
2h 4m
¥1,700–2,300

Tokyo to Shinkansen by train

406Weekly Trains

1h 5mAverage Duration

¥1,668Cheapest Price

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Distance: 105.5 km
Duration: 1h 5m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Shinkansen, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tokyo to Atami every 2 hours, and the journey takes 46 min. JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 20 minutes. Alternatively, Tokai Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Mishima Stn.-kitaguchi 5 times a week. Tickets cost ¥2,000–5,000 and the journey takes 1h 50m.

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