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

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo is to night bus which costs ¥6000 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo is to fly and train which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥16000 - ¥36000.

Is there a direct bus between Kyoto and Ueno Zoo?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Sanjō Keihan-eki and arriving at Keisei-Ueno. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Kyoto and Ueno Zoo?

No, there is no direct train from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at 上野 Ueno via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo?

The distance between Kyoto and Ueno Zoo is 482 km. The road distance is 460 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo?

The best way to get from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3300 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Kyoto to Ueno Zoo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kyoto to Ueno Zoo train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto to Ueno Zoo is 460 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo.

Where can I stay near Ueno Zoo?

There are 12747+ hotels available in Ueno Zoo.

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There are 10 ways to get from Kyoto to Ueno Zoo by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 19m
¥3,300–12,230
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Sanjō Keihan-eki to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
8h 47m
¥6,000–8,500
Drive 460 km
1. Drive from Kyoto to Ueno Zoocar 460 km
5h
¥7,980–11,527
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 上野 Uenotrain
4h 3m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International 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 Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 上野 Uenotrain
4h 36m
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 上野 Uenotrain
4h 28m
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 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 34m
¥16,289–35,110
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane NGO - NRT
3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 44m
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 31m

Kyoto to Ueno Zoo by bus, foot, and train

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8h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 482.4 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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