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How to get fromKyoto to Uenoby subway, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Kyoto to Ueno by subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway, taxi

    best
    1. Take the subway from Marutamachi to Kokusaikaikansubway subway K: Karasuma
    2. Take the taxi from Kokusaikaikan to Uenotaxi taxi
    28 min
    ¥4,051–4,885

  2. Drive 16.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Uenocar car 16.2 km
    23 min
    ¥280–405

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kyoto to Uenotaxi taxi 16.2 km
    23 min
    ¥6,000–7,500

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  • Distance: 16.5 km
  • Duration: 28 min

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

There is no direct connection from Kyoto to Ueno. However, you can take the subway to Kokusaikaikan then take the taxi to Ueno. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Ueno.

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