How to travel from Shinjuku to Shizuoka, Japan

The distance between Shinjuku and Shizuoka is around 172km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m.

3 routes found

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

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

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Train

Take the train to Shizuoka.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,750($42)
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Bus

Take the bus to Mimatsu.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,150($23)
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JR Bus Kanto

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Drive

Drive to Shizuoka.

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Distance173km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shinjuku and Shizuoka

There are several options for getting from Shinjuku to Shizuoka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥3,150 ($23) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥5,750 ($42).

The distance between Shinjuku and Shizuoka is around 172km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 144km (89 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Shinjuku and Shizuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shinjuku to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx ¥5,750 ($42).

The cheapest way to travel between Shinjuku and Shizuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,150 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shinjuku and Shizuoka. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shinjuku to Shizuoka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shinagawa. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shinjuku and Shizuoka. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Shizuoka. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shinjuku and Shizuoka with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 3hrs.

JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Shinjuku and Shizuoka. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 3hrs 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 Shizuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Shizuoka. instead which will take 1h 30m.

The closest major airport to Shizuoka is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) 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 Shizuoka. The distance is around 173km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shinjuku to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around ¥5,750 ($42).

How do I get from Shinjuku to Shizuoka

Compare travel optionsbetween Shinjuku and Shizuoka

Transport options from Shinjuku to Shizuoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
¥5,750($42)
every 30 mins172km (107 miles)
Bus
3hrs
¥3,150($23)
hourly172km (107 miles)
Drive
1h 60m
¥2,600($19)
on demand173km (107 miles)

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Airports near Shizuoka

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Shizuoka
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Shizuoka