How to travel from Shibuya to Tokyo, Japan

The distance between Shibuya and Tokyo is around 1km (1 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 7min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Shibuya to Tokyo by bus, subway, taxi and walk. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to 溜池.

  • Duration7min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥275($2)
Operated by

Toei Bus

+ 1 others
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train
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Train

Take the train to Jimbocho.

  • Duration9min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥275($2)
Operated by

Toei Subway

+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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walk
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Walk

Walk to Tokyo.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
Operated by

Multiple walk operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tokyo.

  • Duration7min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,790($35)
Operated by

Tokyo Taxi

+ 3 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shibuya and Tokyo

There are several options for getting from Shibuya to Tokyo by bus, subway, taxi and walk. The cheapest option is to walk which costs around and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and arrive in approximately 7min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥275 ($2).

The distance between Shibuya and Tokyo is around 1km (1 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 6km (4 miles)

It takes around 7min to get from Shibuya and Tokyo by bus.

The quickest way to get from Shibuya to Tokyo is to take the bus which takes around 7min and will set you back approx ¥275 ($2).

The cheapest way to travel between Shibuya and Tokyo is to walk which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shibuya and Tokyo. It typically takes around 9min and departs every 10 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Shibuya and Tokyo with no changeovers required. The train runs every 10 mins and takes 9min.

Toei Subway run train services between Shibuya and Tokyo. Trains depart every 10 mins and will take around 9min, 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 Shibuya and Tokyo. It typically takes around 7min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shibuya and Tokyo with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 15 mins and takes 7min.

Toei Bus run regular bus services between Shibuya and Tokyo. Buses run every 15 mins and take around 7min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shibuya to Tokyo. We recommend that you take the bus to 溜池. instead which will take 7min.

The closest major airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo. 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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Shibuya to Tokyo. We recommend that you take the bus to 溜池. instead which will take 7min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shibuya to Tokyo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7min and will usually cost around ¥275 ($2).

How do I get from Shibuya to Tokyo

Compare travel optionsbetween Shibuya and Tokyo

Transport options from Shibuya to Tokyo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7min
¥275($2)
every 15 mins1km (1 miles)
Train
9min
¥275($2)
every 5 mins6km (4 miles)
Walk
1h 35m
on demand8km (5 miles)
Taxi
7min
¥4,790($35)
on demand9km (5 miles)

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Airports near Tokyo

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Tokyo
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Tokyo
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Tokyo