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

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo is to bus via 団子坂下 which costs ¥200 and takes 55 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs ¥4100 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct bus between Ikebukuro and Ueno Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池袋駅東口 and arriving at 池之端二丁目. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 38 min.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro and Ueno Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at 上野 Ueno. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo?

The distance between Ikebukuro and Ueno Zoo is 10 km.

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

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo without a car is to train which takes 30 min and costs ¥190 - ¥320.

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

The train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 上野 Ueno takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo train from?

Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Train or bus from Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo is to train which takes 30 min and costs ¥190 - ¥320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 and takes 47 min.

Where does the Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo bus arrive?

Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 池之端二丁目 station.

Where does the Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo train arrive?

Ikebukuro to Ueno Zoo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 上野 Ueno station.

Where can I stay near Ueno Zoo?

There are 12767+ hotels available in Ueno Zoo.

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Distance: 9.8 km
Duration: 30 min

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 上野 Ueno every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥190–320 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池袋駅東口 to 池之端二丁目 every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 38 min.

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