How to travel from Hamada to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Hamada and Shinjuku is around 756km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Hamada to Shinjuku by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    ¥26,285($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Yamaguchi and then to Shinagawa.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥27,515($200)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus via Hiroshima

Take the bus to Hiroshima and then to Basuta Shinjuku.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,070($130)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Shinjuku.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Distance872km (542 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamada and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Hamada to Shinjuku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥15,335 ($110) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥26,285 ($190).

The distance between Hamada and Shinjuku is around 756km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 697km (433 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Hamada and Shinjuku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamada to Shinjuku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx ¥26,285 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamada and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥15,335 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamada and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hamada to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yamaguchi and Shinagawa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Hamada and Shinjuku. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hamada and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 14h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hamada to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Ōsaka. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 50m.

Chugoku JR Bus Company, JR Bus Kanto and Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Hamada and Shinjuku. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamada to Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Masuda then fly from Iwami (IWJ) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Shinjuku is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hamada and Shinjuku. The distance is around 872km (542 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamada to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around ¥27,515 ($200).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamada and Shinjuku

Transport options from Hamada to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
3hrs
¥26,285($190)
hourly801km (498 miles)
Train to Shinji, Fly3h 25m
¥31,760($230)
every 20 mins756km (470 miles)
Train to Yonago, Fly4h 20m
¥26,150($190)
every 4 hours776km (482 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 10m
¥22,040($160)
hourly901km (560 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 25m
¥29,980($220)
every 4 hours964km (599 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 40m
¥15,335($110)
hourly1,009km (627 miles)
Train
6h 45m
¥27,515($200)
every 20 mins1,079km (670 miles)
Bus via Hiroshima + 1 similar
14h 35m
¥18,070($130)
once daily1,005km (624 miles)
Bus14h 50m
¥17,110($125)
twice daily1,003km (623 miles)
Drive
9h 30m
¥13,005($95)
on demand872km (542 miles)

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Airports near Shinjuku

The following major airports near Shinjuku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Shinjuku
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Shinjuku