How to travel from Shinjuku to Shimoda, Japan

The distance between Shinjuku and Shimoda is around 164km (102 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Shinjuku to Shimoda by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Izukyu Shimoda.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,790($35)

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Drive

Drive to Shimoda.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance189km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Shimoda

There are several options for getting from Shinjuku to Shimoda by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,655 ($34) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,875 ($21).

The distance between Shinjuku and Shimoda is around 164km (102 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 132km (82 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Shinjuku and Shimoda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Shimoda is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx ¥2,875 ($21).

The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,655 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shinjuku and Shimoda. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Shinjuku and Shimoda with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 2h 50m.

Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Shinjuku and Shimoda. Trains depart once daily and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Shinjuku and Shimoda. We recommend that you drive to Shimoda. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shinjuku to Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Shinjuku and Shimoda. The distance is around 189km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around ¥4,790 ($35).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shinjuku and Shimoda

Transport options from Shinjuku to Shimoda
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
¥4,790($35)
once daily164km (102 miles)
Train to Izukyu Shimoda2h 50m
¥4,655($34)
every 4 hours170km (105 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
¥2,875($21)
on demand189km (118 miles)

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Airports near Shimoda

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Shimoda
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
123km (77 miles) from Shimoda
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
179km (111 miles) from Shimoda