How to travel from Shinjuku to Shibuya, Japan

The distance between Shinjuku and Shibuya is around 3km (2 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5min.

4 routes found

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

👋 Also check out ShibuyaShinjuku if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Yoyogi-Hachiman.

  • Duration5min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥135($1)
Operated by

Odakyu Railways

+ 3 others
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to 神宮前六丁目.

  • Duration9min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥275($2)
Operated by

Toei Bus

+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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walk
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Walk

Walk to Shibuya.

  • Duration44min
  • Departson demand
Operated by

Multiple walk operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Shibuya.

  • Duration5min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥2,325($17)
Operated by

Tokyo Taxi

+ 3 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Shibuya

There are several options for getting from Shinjuku to Shibuya by train, bus, taxi and walk. The cheapest option is to walk which costs around and will take around 44min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥135 ($1).

The distance between Shinjuku and Shibuya is around 3km (2 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 3km (2 miles)

It takes around 5min to get from Shinjuku and Shibuya by train.

The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Shibuya is to take the train which takes around 5min and will set you back approx ¥135 ($1).

The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Shibuya 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 Shinjuku and Shibuya. It typically takes around 5min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Shinjuku and Shibuya with no changeovers required. The train runs every 15 mins and takes 5min.

Odakyu Railways run train services between Shinjuku and Shibuya. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 5min, 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 Shinjuku and Shibuya. It typically takes around 9min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shinjuku and Shibuya with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 9min.

Toei Bus run regular bus services between Shinjuku and Shibuya. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shinjuku to Shibuya. We recommend that you take the train to Yoyogi-Hachiman. instead which will take 5min.

The closest major airport to Shibuya is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Shibuya. 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 Shinjuku to Shibuya. We recommend that you take the train to Yoyogi-Hachiman. instead which will take 5min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Shibuya is to take the train which takes, on average, 5min and will usually cost around ¥135 ($1).

How do I get from Shinjuku to Shibuya

Compare travel optionsbetween Shinjuku and Shibuya

Transport options from Shinjuku to Shibuya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5min
¥135($1)
every 5 mins3km (2 miles)
Bus
9min
¥275($2)
every 10 mins3km (2 miles)
Walk
44min
on demand4km (2 miles)
Taxi
5min
¥2,325($17)
on demand4km (2 miles)

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Airports near Shibuya

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Shibuya
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
63km (39 miles) from Shibuya
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
86km (54 miles) from Shibuya