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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ueno is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ueno is to fly and train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥16000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Ueno?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Shijo Karasuma and arriving at Keisei-Ueno. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Ueno?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Ueno. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 御徒町 Okachimachi via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Ueno?

The distance between Kyoto and Ueno is 479 km. The road distance is 458.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ueno without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Kyoto to Ueno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ueno bus from?

Kyoto to Ueno bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

Where do I catch the Kyoto to Ueno train from?

Kyoto to Ueno train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Kyoto to Ueno?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ueno is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 3m.

Where does the Kyoto to Ueno bus arrive?

Kyoto to Ueno bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Kyoto to Ueno train arrive?

Kyoto to Ueno train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Kyoto to Ueno?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Ueno is 459 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Kyoto to Ueno.

Where can I stay near Ueno?

There are 12786+ hotels available in Ueno.

Kyoto to Ueno - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Kyoto to Ueno by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
2h 41m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 3m
¥3,285–12,220
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Shijo Karasuma to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
8h 40m
¥6,000–8,500
Drive 458.6 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Uenocar 458.6 km
4h 58m
¥7,972–11,514
Night bus, train
1. Take the nightbus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Ōfuna Stationnightbus
2. Take the train from 大船 Ōfuna to 御徒町 Okachimachitrain Jk
10h 40m
¥7,850–10,230
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 御徒町 Okachimachitrain
3h 47m
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 20m
¥11,399–28,882
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
4h 14m
¥16,289–35,110
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 御徒町 Okachimachitrain
4h 12m
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nishi Akashitrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 10m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Shin Osakatrain
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
5h 17m

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

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1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 479 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 51m.

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