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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Shinkansen is to train which costs ¥1700 - ¥2300 and takes 2h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Shinkansen is to train via Atami which takes 56 min and costs ¥1600 - ¥6000.

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 113.7 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 Atami which takes 56 min and costs ¥1600 - ¥6000.

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

It takes approximately 56 min 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 Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Shinkansen?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Shinkansen is to train via Atami which takes 56 min and costs ¥1600 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 10m.

Where does the Tokyo to Shinkansen train arrive?

Tokyo to Shinkansen train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, 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 48m to drive from Tokyo to Shinkansen.

Where can I stay near Shinkansen?

There are 1323+ hotels available in Shinkansen.

Tokyo to Shinkansen - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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 Atami
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to AtamiKodama / ...
2. Take the train from Atami to KannamiCA: Tōkaidō Line Local
56 min
¥1,669–5,792
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Mishima Stn.-kitaguchiFor Ohira syako / ...
2h 10m
¥3,708–5,204
Drive 113.7 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Shinkansen113.7 km
1h 48m
¥1,934–2,793
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to KannamiUeno-Tōkyō Line
2h 4m
¥1,700–2,300

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 105.6 km
Duration: 56 min

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

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kannami via Atami in around 56 min. 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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