What is the cheapest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) is to train and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Ōsaka (Station) and Ueno (Station)?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Osaka Station station and arriving at Ueno Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Ōsaka (Station) and Ueno (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station). However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at 上野 Ueno via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station)?

The distance between Ōsaka (Station) and Ueno (Station) is 523 km. The road distance is 496.8 km.

How do I travel from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 23m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station)?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) bus from?

Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Umeda station.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) train from?

Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.

Train or bus from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station)?

The best way to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 - ¥17000 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) bus arrive?

Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where does the Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) train arrive?

Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station).

Where can I stay near Ueno (Station)?

There are 12805+ hotels available in Ueno (Station).

Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) - 11 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station) by train, bus, night train, car, night bus, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyōtotrain Thunderbird / ...
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Umeda to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesubus Jx262 / ...
7h 59m
¥2,600–16,562
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Ōsaka to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Seto / ...
6h 40m
¥7,815–10,933
Drive 496.8 km
1. Drive from Ōsaka (Station) to Ueno (Station)car 496.8 km
5h 32m
¥8,608–12,433
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 23m
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Osaka Station to Ueno Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 35m
¥4,000–8,000
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Hotarugaiketrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 上野 Uenotrain
3h 19m
¥13,065–20,395
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Osaka to Sannomiya Stationtrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3h 50m
¥11,353–28,823
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 京成上野 Keisei-Uenotrain
3h 51m
¥16,265–35,105
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 5m
¥20,698–45,628
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
4h 45m
¥18,903–38,633

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,092Cheapest Price

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Distance: 523 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Ōsaka (Station), Japan and Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a train from Ōsaka to 上野 Ueno via Kyōto, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Umeda to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,500–17,000 and the journey takes 7h 34m.

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