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How to get fromKyoto to Uenoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Yamato-Yagitrain train
    2. Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Iga-Kambetrain train
    3. Take the train from Igakambe to Kuwamachitrain train
    2h 12m

  2. Drive 62.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Uenocar car 62.4 km
    1h 6m
    ¥1,083–1,564

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gojo Keihan to Seki BCbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Seki BC to Kuwamachibus bus
    2h 53m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Uenotaxi taxi 62.4 km
    1h 6m
    ¥25,000–30,000

  5. Train via Kizu

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Kizutrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Kamo(Kyoto) to Igauenotrain train [24982] Jr Kansai / ...
    2h 38m
    ¥1,108–1,565

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  • Distance: 107.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 12m

What companies run services between Kyoto, Japan and Ueno, Japan?

You can take a train from Kyōto to Kuwamachi via Yamato-Yagi and Igakambe in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gojo Keihan to Kuwamachi via Seki BC in around 2h 53m.

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