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

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Ueno is to subway which costs ¥180 - ¥220 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Ueno is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥4200 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Ikebukuro and Ueno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 上野公園. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro and Ueno?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Ikebukuro to Ueno?

The distance between Ikebukuro and Ueno is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Ueno without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs ¥180 - ¥220.

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

The subway from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Ueno bus from?

Ikebukuro to Ueno bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 池袋駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Ueno train from?

Ikebukuro to Ueno train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, depart from 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Train or bus from Ikebukuro to Ueno?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Ueno is to bus which takes 44 min and costs ¥210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥200 - ¥330 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Ikebukuro to Ueno bus arrive?

Ikebukuro to Ueno bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 上野公園 station.

Where does the Ikebukuro to Ueno train arrive?

Ikebukuro to Ueno train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, arrive at 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu station.

Where can I stay near Ueno?

There are 12801+ hotels available in Ueno.

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Distance: 6.4 km
Duration: 12 min

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

Tokyo Metro operates a subway from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥180–220 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 上野公園 every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 44 min.

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