The distance between Tokyo and Shimoda is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tokyo to Shimoda by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
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There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Shimoda by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥4,790 ($35) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥8,215 ($60).
The distance between Tokyo and Shimoda is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Tokyo 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 Tokyo to Shimoda is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥8,215 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Tokyo and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥4,790 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tokyo and Shimoda. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tokyo and Shimoda with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 2h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Tokyo and Shimoda. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Tokyo and Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 2hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tokyo to Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tokyo and Shimoda. The distance is around 193km (120 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 Tokyo to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around ¥4,790 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Atami + 1 similar | 2hrs | ¥8,215($60) | every 4 hours | 158km (98 miles) |
Train | 2h 40m | ¥4,790($35) | 5 times a day | 166km (103 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | ¥2,875($21) | on demand | 193km (120 miles) |
The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.