How to travel from Yokohama to Tokyo, Japan

The distance between Yokohama and Tokyo is around 33km (20 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 28min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Yokohama to Tokyo by train, bus, ferry, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Tokyo.

  • Duration49min
  • Departsevery 5 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥685($5)
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Bus

Take the bus to Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station and then to Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit.

  • Duration56min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥1,915($14)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

💰 Cheapest
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Tokyo Takeshiba Port.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
Operated by

Tokai Kisen

🚀 Fastest
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Tokyo.

  • Duration28min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,905($160)
Operated by

Tokyo Taxi

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Drive

Drive to Tokyo.

  • Duration28min
  • Distance40km (25 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Tokyo

There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Tokyo by train, bus, ferry, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 28min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,905 ($160).

The distance between Yokohama and Tokyo is around 33km (20 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 29km (18 miles)

It takes around 49min to get from Yokohama and Tokyo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 28min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Tokyo is to take a taxi which takes around 28min and will set you back approx ¥21,905 ($160).

The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Tokyo, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yokohama and Tokyo. It typically takes around 49min and departs every 10 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Yokohama and Tokyo with no changeovers required. The train runs every 10 mins and takes 49min.

Japan Railways run train services between Yokohama and Tokyo. Trains depart every 10 mins and will take around 49min, 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 Yokohama and Tokyo. It typically takes around 56min and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yokohama to Tokyo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 56min.

Keikyu Airport Limousine and Airport Limousine run regular bus services between Yokohama and Tokyo. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 56min on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Yokohama and Tokyo. The ferry typically takes around 1h 30m and departs twice a week.

Tokai Kisen run the ferry services between Yokohama and Tokyo. Ferries run twice a week and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Tokyo. We recommend that you take the train to Tokyo. instead which will take 49min.

The closest major airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo. 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 Yokohama and Tokyo. The distance is around 40km (25 miles) by road and it will take around 28min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yokohama to Tokyo is to take the train which takes, on average, 49min and will usually cost around ¥685 ($5).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yokohama and Tokyo

Transport options from Yokohama to Tokyo
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
49min
¥685($5)
every 5 mins33km (20 miles)
Bus
56min
¥1,915($14)
every 3 hours37km (23 miles)
Ferry
1h 30m
twice a week36km (22 miles)
Taxi
28min
¥21,905($160)
on demand40km (25 miles)
Drive
28min
¥685($5)
on demand40km (25 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Yokohama and Tokyo

Bus companies

Train operators

Ferry operators

Airports near Tokyo

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

HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Tokyo
NRT
Narita International Airport (NRT)
International Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Tokyo
IBR
Ibaraki Airport (IBR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
81km (50 miles) from Tokyo