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

The cheapest way to get from Harajuku to Ueno is to train which costs ¥900 - ¥1400 and takes 1h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harajuku to Ueno is to drive which takes 54 min and costs ¥850 - ¥1300.

Is there a direct train between Harajuku and Ueno?

No, there is no direct train from Harajuku to Ueno. However, there are services departing from 高麗川 Komagawa and arriving at 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu via 川越 Kawagoe and 池袋 Ikebukuro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 10m.

How far is it from Harajuku to Ueno?

The distance between Harajuku and Ueno is 52 km. The road distance is 51.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Harajuku to Ueno without a car is to train which takes 1h 10m and costs ¥900 - ¥1400.

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

It takes approximately 1h 10m to get from Harajuku to Ueno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harajuku to Ueno train from?

Harajuku to Ueno train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 高麗川 Komagawa station.

Where does the Harajuku to Ueno train arrive?

Harajuku to Ueno train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 川越 Kawagoe station.

Can I drive from Harajuku to Ueno?

Yes, the driving distance between Harajuku to Ueno is 52 km. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Harajuku to Ueno.

Where can I stay near Ueno?

There are 12798+ hotels available in Ueno.

Harajuku to Ueno - 5 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Harajuku to Ueno by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 川越 Kawagoetrain JR川越線 JR Kawagoe Line
2. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain Tj
1h 10m
¥946–1,391
Drive 51.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Harajuku to Uenocar 51.6 km
54 min
¥893–1,289
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Harajuku to Uenotaxi 51.6 km
54 min
¥24,000–29,000
Train via Haijima
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 拝島 Haijimatrain JR八高線 JR Hachikō Line
2. Take the train from Haijima to Ochanomizutrain JC: Chūō·Ōme Line Rapid / ...
1h 37m
¥1,106–1,495
Train via 御徒町 Okachimachi
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 川越 Kawagoetrain JR川越線 JR Kawagoe Line
2. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain Ja / ...
1h 39m
¥1,146–1,651

Harajuku to Ueno by train and subway

644Weekly Services

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥946Cheapest Price

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Distance: 51.8 km
Duration: 1h 10m

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

You can take a train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu via 川越 Kawagoe, 池袋 Ikebukuro, and 池袋 Ikebukuro in around 1h 10m.

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