How to travel from Tanabe to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Tanabe and Shinjuku is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Tanabe 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shirahama then fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,795($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka and then to Shinagawa.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,755($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus to Basuta Shinjuku

Take the bus to Basuta Shinjuku.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥15,060($110)
Operated by

Meiko Bus

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Drive

Drive to Shinjuku.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance615km (382 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tanabe and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Tanabe to Shinjuku by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥11,225 ($82) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥17,795 ($130).

The distance between Tanabe and Shinjuku is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 452km (281 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Tanabe and Shinjuku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tanabe to Shinjuku is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx ¥17,795 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Tanabe and Shinjuku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥11,225 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tanabe and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tanabe to Shinjuku. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Osaka and Shinagawa. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tanabe and Shinjuku. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Tanabe and Shinjuku. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tanabe and Shinjuku with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 10h 10m.

Meiko Bus and JR Bus Kanto run regular bus services between Tanabe and Shinjuku. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tanabe to Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the train to Shirahama then fly from Nanki Shirahama (SHM) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 2h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tanabe and Shinjuku. The distance is around 615km (382 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tanabe to Shinjuku is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around ¥18,755 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tanabe and Shinjuku

Transport options from Tanabe to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
2h 10m
¥17,795($130)
every 4 hours493km (306 miles)
Train to Tennoji, Fly4h 15m
¥17,660($130)
every 3 hours601km (373 miles)
Train to Tennoji, Fly4h 60m
¥19,440($140)
every 3 hours652km (405 miles)
Train to Tennoji, plane5h 40m
¥34,225($250)
every 3 hours813km (505 miles)
Train
4h 55m
¥18,755($135)
every 3 hours688km (427 miles)
Bus to Basuta Shinjuku + 1 similar
10h 10m
¥15,060($110)
once daily638km (396 miles)
Bus11h 15m
¥11,225($82)
4 times a day677km (420 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
¥9,170($67)
on demand615km (382 miles)

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Airports near Shinjuku

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Shinjuku
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Shinjuku
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Shinjuku