How to Get from Tokyo Station to Seibu-Shinjuku Station

JR + Seibu Railway・Taxi / Ride Share

How Far Is It from Tokyo Station to Seibu-Shinjuku Station? How to Get from Tokyo Station to Seibu-Shinjuku Station?

The journey from Tokyo Station to Seibu-Shinjuku Station spans approximately 7-9 km. The fastest and most convenient method is taking the JR Chuo Line (Rapid) followed by a short walk or transfer to the Seibu Shinjuku Line, typically taking about 30 - 40 minutes.

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Fastest Route

JR + Seibu Railway

Transfer · 35m

¥330 - ¥400
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Direct Convenience

Taxi / Ride Share

Direct · 25m

¥3,500 - ¥5,000
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Tokyo Station → Seibu-Shinjuku Station(JR + Seibu Railway)

Compare Prices to Get from Tokyo Station to Seibu-Shinjuku Station

Operators Price Duration Routes Features
JR East (Chuo Line Rapid) ¥210 15m Tokyo Station -> Shinjuku Station Frequent service High capacity Rapid transit
Seibu Railway (Shinjuku Line) ¥150 2m Takadanobaba Station -> Seibu-Shinjuku Station Urban commuter line Direct access to central Shinjuku
Nihon Kotsu Taxi ¥3,500 - ¥5,000 25m Tokyo Station -> Seibu-Shinjuku Station Door-to-door Luggage handling 24/7 availability

Compare Operators Between Tokyo Station and Seibu-Shinjuku Station

Train Connection
JR

JR Chuo Line (Rapid)

Departure: Tokyo Station
Arrival: Shinjuku Station
Duration: 40m
Price: ¥210
JR

JR Yamanote Line

Departure: Shinjuku Station
Arrival: Takadanobaba Station
Duration: 40m
Price: ¥140
Seibu

Seibu Shinjuku Line

Departure: Takadanobaba Station
Arrival: Seibu-Shinjuku Station
Duration: 40m
Price: ¥150

Tokyo Station to Seibu-Shinjuku Station Travel Tips

Use IC Cards

Use a Suica or Pasmo card for seamless transfers between JR and private rail lines without buying separate tickets.

Avoid Rush Hour

Tokyo trains are extremely crowded during weekday morning (7:30-9:30 AM) and evening (5:30-7:30 PM) peaks.

Station Layout

Shinjuku Station is one of the world's busiest stations; follow color-coded signs carefully to find the Seibu line exit.

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Shinjuku Area
Tokyo
| 0.1km from city center

A stay at Shinjuku Prince Hotel places you in the heart of Tokyo, within a 5-minute drive of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Meiji Jingu . This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Tokyo Midtown and 3.8 mi (6 km) from Tokyo Imperial Palace.

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and tour/ticket assistance.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.

Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 561 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access is available. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.

Shinjuku Area
Tokyo
| 0.16km from city center

Located in the same building as a convenience store and Ichiran on both sides of Shinjuku Station, a 5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station, the area is also within walking distance of restaurants, Don Quijote, commercial facilities, and other amenities.

Shinjuku Area
Tokyo
| 0.18km from city center

With a stay at Shinjuku Nikka Hotel - Hostel in Tokyo (Shinjuku), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and National Stadium. This hostel is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Shibuya Crossing and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Tokyo Imperial Palace.

This hostel offers designated smoking areas.

Featured amenities include multilingual staff, laundry facilities, and microwave in a common area.

Make yourself at home in one of the 54 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, bidets, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and washers/dryers, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Shinjuku Area
Tokyo
| 0.23km from city center

Located within a 1-minute walk of Shinjuku Subnade Shopping Mall and 200 yards of Shinjuku SanPark Shopping Mall, HOTEL KABUKI provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Tokyo. This 3-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is a 3-minute walk from Samurai Museum, and within 2.3 miles of the city center.

Free WiFi and a private bathroom equipped with a bidet and free toiletries are available to all guests, while some rooms here will provide you with a Blu-ray player. At the hotel, every room comes with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box.

Popular points of interest near HOTEL KABUKI include Studio Alta, Yaso Saijo Monument and Nakamuraya Salon Museum of Art. Tokyo Haneda Airport is 14 miles away.

Shinjuku Area
Tokyo
| 0.24km from city center

Featuring 3-star accommodation, HOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku is located in Tokyo, 600 metres from Studio Alta and 600 metres. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space, along with free WiFi. The property is 300 metres from Joenji Temple, and within 4.1 km of the city centre. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a kettle, a fridge, a safety deposit box, a TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At HOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku each room comes with bed linen and towels. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Seiji Togo Memorial Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Museum of Art, Shinjuku SanPark Shopping Mall and Choko-ji Temple. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda Airport, 22 km from HOTEL MYSTAYS Nishi Shinjuku.

Seibu-Shinjuku Station
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Seibu-Shinjuku Station

The terminal station of the Seibu Shinjuku Line, located in the heart of Tokyo's Shinjuku district. It serves as a major gateway for commuters from western Tokyo and is near Shinjuku's nightlife.

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