There are 4 ways to get from Waseda University to Kodaira by subway, train, taxi or car
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Subway, train
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Take the subway from Waseda to Takadanobaba
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Take the train from Takadanobaba to Kodaira
Subway, train via Kokubunji
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Take the subway from Waseda to Nakano
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Take the train from Nakano to Kokubunji
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Waseda University to Kodaira
Drive
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Drive from Waseda University to Kodaira
Waseda University to Kodaira by walk, subway and train
The journey time between Waseda University and Kodaira is around 43 min and covers a distance of around 23 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2 min. Operated by Tokyo Metro, JR-East and Japan Railways (JR), the Waseda University to Kodaira service departs from Waseda University and arrives in Kokubunji. Typically 1858 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waseda University to Kodaira is to drive which costs ¥380 - ¥600 and takes 27 min.
The quickest way to get from Waseda University to Kodaira is to taxi which costs ¥11000 - ¥14000 and takes 27 min.
No, there is no direct train from Waseda University to Kodaira. However, there are services departing from Waseda and arriving at Kodaira via Takadanobaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40 min.
It is 22 km from Waseda University to Kodaira. It is approximately 26.1 km to drive.
The best way to get from Waseda University to Kodaira without a car is to subway and train which takes 40 min and costs ¥440 - ¥750.
It takes approximately 40 min to get from Waseda University to Kodaira, including transfers.
Waseda University to Kodaira train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, depart from Waseda station.
Waseda University to Kodaira train services, operated by Seibu Railways, arrive at Kodaira station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waseda University to Kodaira is 26 km. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Waseda University to Kodaira.
There are 255+ hotels available in Kodaira. Prices start at ¥12500 per night.

- Distance: 22 km
- Duration: 40 min
What companies run services between Waseda University, Japan and Kodaira, Japan?
There is no direct connection from Waseda University to Kodaira. However, you can take the walk to Waseda, take the subway to Takadanobaba, take the walk to Takadanobaba, then take the train to Kodaira. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Waseda University to Kodaira via Waseda, Nakano, and Nakano in around 43 min.

- Website
- tokyometro.jp
Subway from Waseda to Takadanobaba
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥160 - ¥180
- Website
- https://www.tokyometro.jp/en/
Subway from Waseda to Nakano
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥170 - ¥200
- Website
- https://www.tokyometro.jp/en/

- Website
- seiburailway.jp
Train from Takadanobaba to Kodaira
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥280 - ¥310
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

Japan Railways operates a large proportion of Japan's main intercity routes, including the high-speed Shinkansen (bullet train) service and commuter rail service. Covering 1665 stations across 7458km, Japan Railways carries an average of 17 million passengers per day. Trains are clean, comfortable and punctual. There are several rail passes on offer for customers, such as the extremely popular national JR Pass and regional Hokkaido Pass, JR Kyushu Pass and JR West Pass, among others.
Contact Details
- Website
- hyperdia.com
Train from Takadanobaba to Kodaira
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥370 - ¥550
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Nakano(Tokyo) to Kokubunji
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥310 - ¥460
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com

- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nakano to Kokubunji
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥330 - ¥470
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/e/
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- ¥11000 - ¥14000
Tokyo Taxi
- Phone
- +81 3-5758-3630
- Website
- tokyotaxi.co.jp
Tokyo MK Taxi
- Phone
- +81 3-5547-5551
- Website
- tokyomk.com
Km Taxi
- Phone
- +81 3-5530-6001
- Website
- km-taxi.tokyo
Hinomaru
- Phone
- +81 3-3814-1111
- Website
- hinomaru.tokyo
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