The distance between Kurashiki and Shinjuku is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kurashiki 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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Take the train to Shinagawa.
Take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then take the bus to Matsushige then fly from Tokushima (TKS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).
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Take the bus to Buster Shinjuku Tokyo.
Ryobi Express
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There are several options for getting from Kurashiki to Shinjuku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,950 ($80) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥16,975 ($125).
The distance between Kurashiki and Shinjuku is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (344 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Kurashiki and Shinjuku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kurashiki to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥16,975 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Kurashiki and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kurashiki and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kurashiki to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Shinagawa. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Kurashiki and Shinjuku. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kurashiki and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kurashiki and Shinjuku with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 35m.
Ryobi Express, Willer Express and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Kurashiki and Shinjuku. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kurashiki to Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Takamatsu(Kagawa) then take the bus to Matsushige then fly from Tokushima (TKS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 4h 5m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kurashiki and Shinjuku. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kurashiki to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥16,975 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 40m | ¥16,975($125) | every 20 mins | 692km (430 miles) |
Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 5m | ¥20,400($150) | hourly | 653km (406 miles) |
Bus to Buster Shinjuku, Tokyo + 1 similar | 10h 35m | ¥10,950($80) | once daily | 711km (442 miles) |
Bus | 11h 35m | ¥11,635($85) | twice daily | 695km (432 miles) |
Drive | 7h 35m | ¥9,995($73) | on demand | 666km (414 miles) |
Ryobi Express
Willer Express
JR Bus Kanto
Jam Jam Liner
Tokushima Bus Co
The following major airports near Shinjuku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.