Transport Guide: Tokyo to Yokohama – via Trains, Limousine Bus | Arriving in 30 mins
Due to its proximity to Tokyo, with only a 30-minutes journey, Yokohama is one of the popular places for people in the international city for a weekend getaway.
It also attracts many tourists there for its local cuisines.
There are 3 ways to go to Yokohama from Tokyo, follow our transport guide to find out the way of travel that best suits your needs!
1. JR Railway
If departing from JR stations on the eastern side of Tokyo, such as Shinagawa, Shimbashi, Tokyo Station, Akihabara, Ueno, etc., you can take the “JR Tokaido Line,” “JR Keihin-Tohoku Line,” “JR Yokosuka Line,” and “JR Ueno-Tokyo Line” to Yokohama.
The single trip fare for these routes is around 310 to 580 yen, with a travel time of about 16 to 32 minutes, while trains operate approximately every 5 to 10 minutes.
Estimated Travelling Time: 16 to 32 minutes (Depending on departing station)
Fee (Single Trip): 310 to 580 yen
Schedule: Every 5 to 10 minutes
Cost-effective Choice: Travel around the Tokyo Area with JR PASS!
If you plan to explore other areas around Tokyo, consider purchasing the JR Tokyo Wide Pass, JR Pass – Tohoku Region, JR Pass – Nagano & Niigata Area, JR Pass – North & South Hokkaido, or the JR Pass Nationwide.
All of these tickets can be used for JR trains to Yokohama.
For another option, you can purchase the JR Yokohama Minatomirai Pass, which allows unlimited rides on designated JR trains and the “Minatomirai Line” within Yokohama for one day, making your Yokohama journey easy and convenient.
2. Tokyu Railway/Subway + Keikyu Railway
Tokyu Railway
If you live in Shibuya, it is recommended to take the Tokyu Toyoko Line, which is connected to the Minatomirai Line within Yokohama.
In about 30 minutes, you can reach several major attractions in Yokohama, such as Chinatown and the Minato Mirai 21 area.
The best part is you can arrive in Yokohama in one train ride, there is no need to change trains!
Estimated Travelling Time: around 30 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): around 400 yen
Worry-free for Transport and Meal with One Ticket!
The Japan Yokohama Seaside Gourmet Train Pass includes round-trip tickets on the Tokyu Line and allows unlimited rides on the Minatomirai Line within Yokohama, providing you with worry-free transportation arrangements.
What’s more, the package includes a selected meal, you can enjoy a local delicacy with the ticket.
Subway + Keikyu Railway
If you are travelling from Asakusa Station to Yokohama, you can take a designated train on the Toei Asakusa Line.
Once it reaches the terminal station, it will directly change to the Keikyu Main Line heading to Yokohama.
The whole journey takes approximately 40 minutes.
Estimated Travelling Time: around 40 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): around 600 yen
One Ticket for the Journeys within Yokohama City!
Purchasing a Yokohama One-Day Pass allows you to enjoy unlimited rides on the Yokohama Municipal Subway and Minatomirai Line for the whole day.
In addition, it includes round-trip tickets on the Keikyu Line, saving you time on ticket purchases.
You can be reassured that you will enjoy your journey worry-free.
3. Limousine Bus
If you are departing from Narita Airport or Haneda Airport to Yokohama, we recommend you to take the Limousine Bus.
Not only can you directly arrive at your destination with one point-to-point bus ride, but also not having to carry the heavy luggage.
You can enjoy the bus journey with ease.
JR Railway VS Tokyu Railway / Subway + Keikyu Railway VS Limousine Bus
| JR Railway | Tokyu Railway | Subway + Keikyu Railway | Limousine Bus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated Travelling Time | 16 to 32 minutes (Depending on departing station) | around 30 minutes | around 40 minutes | / |
| Fee (Single Trip) | 310 to 580 yen | around 400 yen | around 600 yen | / |
| Schedule | Every 5 to 10 minutes | / | / | / |
