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

The cheapest way to get from JR Namba to Ueno (Station) is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from JR Namba to Ueno (Station) is to fly and train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

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

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kintetsu Namba Stn. West-Gate and arriving at Ueno Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

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

No, there is no direct train from JR Namba to Ueno (Station). However, there are services departing from JR-Namba and arriving at 上野 Ueno via Tennōji, Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.

How far is it from JR Namba to Ueno (Station)?

The distance between JR Namba and Ueno (Station) is 537 km. The road distance is 499.8 km.

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

The best way to get from JR Namba to Ueno (Station) without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from JR Namba to Ueno (Station), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from JR Namba to Ueno (Station)?

The best way to get from JR Namba to Ueno (Station) is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 7m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the JR Namba to Ueno (Station) bus arrive?

JR Namba to Ueno (Station) bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where does the JR Namba to Ueno (Station) train arrive?

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

Can I drive from JR Namba to Ueno (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between JR Namba to Ueno (Station) is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from JR Namba to Ueno (Station).

Where can I stay near Ueno (Station)?

There are 12747+ hotels available in Ueno (Station).

JR Namba to Ueno (Station) - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and night bus

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There are 10 ways to get from JR Namba to Ueno (Station) by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tennōji to Kyōtotrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
4h 7m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Namba to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus Jx262
8h 23m
¥2,400–16,174
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Kintetsu Namba Stn. West-Gate to Ueno Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 46m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 499.8 km
1. Drive from JR Namba to Ueno (Station)car 499.8 km
5h 35m
¥8,671–12,525
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 39m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 37m
¥10,308–11,308
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 上野 Uenotrain
3h 27m
¥13,285–20,619
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
2. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin)train
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 上野 Uenotrain
4h 20m
¥11,466–29,015
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 59m
¥16,485–35,329
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from JR Namba to Naruto Koenguchibus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 26m
¥22,050–46,190

JR Namba to Ueno (Station) by foot, bus, and train

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8h 23mAverage Duration

¥2,400Cheapest Price

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Distance: 537.4 km
Duration: 4h 7m

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

You can take a train from JR-Namba to 上野 Ueno via Tennōji, Kyōto, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Namba to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,300–16,000 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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