How to travel from Tokyo to Shinjuku, Japan

The distance between Tokyo and Shinjuku 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 Shinjuku 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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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to 市ヶ谷駅前.

  • Duration6min
  • Departsevery 30 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-sanchome.

  • Duration10min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥275($2)
Operated by

Toei Subway

+ 2 others
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walk
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Walk

Walk to Shinjuku.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departson demand
Operated by

Multiple walk operators

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Shinjuku.

  • Duration7min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥4,380($32)
Operated by

Tokyo Taxi

+ 3 others

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tokyo and Shinjuku

There are several options for getting from Tokyo to Shinjuku by bus, subway, taxi and walk. The cheapest option is to walk which costs around and will take around 1h 25m. 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 Shinjuku is around 1km (1 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 5km (3 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Shinjuku 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 Shinjuku 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 Shinjuku. It typically takes around 10min and departs every 10 mins.

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

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

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tokyo and Shinjuku with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 6min.

Toei Bus run regular bus services between Tokyo and Shinjuku. Buses run hourly 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 Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the bus to 市ヶ谷駅前. instead which will take 6min.

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

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Tokyo to Shinjuku. We recommend that you take the bus to 市ヶ谷駅前. instead which will take 6min.

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

How do I get from Tokyo to Shinjuku

Compare travel optionsbetween Tokyo and Shinjuku

Transport options from Tokyo to Shinjuku
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6min
¥275($2)
every 30 mins1km (1 miles)
Train
10min
¥275($2)
every 5 mins6km (4 miles)
Walk
1h 25m
on demand7km (5 miles)
Taxi
7min
¥4,380($32)
on demand8km (5 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