Does having a train station close to campus make a big difference?
Having a station close to campus can reduce the walking burden from the station and may improve the convenience of commuting and travel before or after classes. However, actual convenience is not determined by distance alone. It also depends on train frequency, transfers, walking-route conditions, distances within campus, and the location of your home.
Key points
- Check the effect on total travel time and transportation costs from home.
- Check the walking time from the station, hills or difficult routes, and whether a bus is needed.
- Also consider the distance to classrooms, research facilities, and places you will mainly use for student life.
Things to check
- A station name or stated walking time is not enough to judge the situation, so check the university’s official access information and maps, as well as timetables for the routes you would use.