How to travel from Tokyo to Shibuya, Japan

The distance between Tokyo and Shibuya is around 1km (1 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus which takes around 6min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tokyo to Shibuya 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 六本木駅前.

  • Duration6min
  • Departsevery 10 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥275($2)
Operated by

Toei Bus

+ 2 others
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train
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Train

Take the train to Shinjuku.

  • Duration12min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥275($2)
Operated by

Toei Subway

+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
3
walk
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Walk

Walk to Shibuya.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departson demand
Operated by

Multiple walk operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Shibuya.

  • Duration8min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,790($35)
Operated by

Tokyo Taxi

+ 3 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Shibuya

There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Shibuya 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 6min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥275 ($2).

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

It takes around 6min to get from Tokyo and Shibuya by bus.

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Shibuya is to take the bus which takes around 6min and will set you back approx ¥275 ($2).

The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo 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 Tokyo and Shibuya. It typically takes around 12min and departs every 10 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tokyo and Shibuya with no changeovers required. The train runs every 10 mins and takes 12min.

Toei Subway run train services between Tokyo and Shibuya. Trains depart every 10 mins and will take around 12min, 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 Tokyo and Shibuya. It typically takes around 6min and departs every 10 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tokyo and Shibuya with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 10 mins and takes 6min.

Toei Bus run regular bus services between Tokyo and Shibuya. Buses run every 10 mins and take around 6min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo to Shibuya. We recommend that you take the bus to 六本木駅前. instead which will take 6min.

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 Tokyo to Shibuya. We recommend that you take the bus to 六本木駅前. instead which will take 6min.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tokyo to Shibuya is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6min and will usually cost around ¥275 ($2).

How do I get from Tokyo to Shibuya

Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Shibuya

Transport options from Tokyo to Shibuya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6min
¥275($2)
every 10 mins1km (1 miles)
Train
12min
¥275($2)
every 5 mins6km (4 miles)
Walk
1h 35m
on demand8km (5 miles)
Taxi
8min
¥4,790($35)
on demand9km (5 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