What is the cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Ueno?

The cheapest way to get from Asakusa to Ueno is to subway which costs ¥160 - ¥200 and takes 8 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Asakusa to Ueno?

The fastest way to get from Asakusa to Ueno is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs ¥2100 - ¥2600.

Is there a direct bus between Asakusa and Ueno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 奥浅草 and arriving at 上野松坂屋前. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Asakusa and Ueno?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 浅草 Asakusa and arriving at 秋葉原 Akihabara. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Asakusa to Ueno?

The distance between Asakusa and Ueno is 3 km.

How do I travel from Asakusa to Ueno without a car?

The best way to get from Asakusa to Ueno without a car is to train which takes 5 min and costs ¥190 - ¥210.

How long does it take to get from Asakusa to Ueno?

The train from 浅草 Asakusa to 秋葉原 Akihabara takes 5 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Ueno bus from?

Asakusa to Ueno bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 奥浅草 station.

Where do I catch the Asakusa to Ueno train from?

Asakusa to Ueno train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, depart from 浅草 Asakusa station.

Train or bus from Asakusa to Ueno?

The best way to get from Asakusa to Ueno is to train which takes 5 min and costs ¥190 - ¥210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥198 and takes 20 min.

Where does the Asakusa to Ueno bus arrive?

Asakusa to Ueno bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 上野松坂屋前 station.

Where does the Asakusa to Ueno train arrive?

Asakusa to Ueno train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, arrive at 秋葉原 Akihabara station.

Where can I stay near Ueno?

There are 12801+ hotels available in Ueno.

Asakusa to Ueno - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, subway, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Asakusa to Ueno by train, bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 浅草 Asakusa to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Tx
5 min
¥190–210
Subway
cheapest
1. Take the subway from 浅草 Asakusa to 上野広小路 Ueno-hirokojisubway G
8 min
¥160–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from 奥浅草 to 上野松坂屋前bus 上４６
20 min
¥198
Bus, subway
1. Take the bus from 浅草六丁目 to 三ノ輪二丁目bus 草６４
2. Take the subway from 三ノ輪 Minowa to 仲御徒町 Naka-okachimachisubway H
20 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Asakusa to Uenotaxi 3.5 km
4 min
¥2,100–2,600
Walk
1. Take the walk from Asakusa to Uenowalk 3.4 km
40 min

Asakusa to Ueno by train

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Distance: 3.1 km
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Asakusa, Japan and Ueno, Tokyo, Japan?

Tsukuba Express operates a train from 浅草 Asakusa to 秋葉原 Akihabara every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥190–210 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 奥浅草 to 上野松坂屋前 every 20 minutes. Tickets cost ¥198 and the journey takes 20 min.

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