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

The cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Ueno is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Ueno is to fly and train which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

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

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 Namba (Station) and Ueno?

No, there is no direct train from Namba (Station) to Ueno. However, there are services departing from JR-Namba and arriving at 御徒町 Okachimachi via Tennōji, Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

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

The distance between Namba (Station) and Ueno is 537 km. The road distance is 498.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Ueno without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Namba (Station) to Ueno, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Namba (Station) to Ueno?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Ueno is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 24m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Namba (Station) to Ueno?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba (Station) to Ueno is 499 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Namba (Station) to Ueno.

Where can I stay near Ueno?

There are 12801+ hotels available in Ueno.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Namba (Station) to Ueno 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 5m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Namba to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus Jx262
8h 24m
¥2,385–16,283
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Kintetsu Namba Stn. West-Gate to Ueno Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 40m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 498.7 km
1. Drive from Namba (Station) to Uenocar 498.7 km
5h 33m
¥8,590–12,408
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
¥10,293–11,298
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 御徒町 Okachimachitrain
3h 24m
¥13,275–20,599
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 御徒町 Okachimachitrain
4h 19m
¥11,456–28,995
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 50m
¥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 23m
¥22,040–46,170

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

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8h 24mAverage Duration

¥2,385Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536.6 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from JR-Namba to 御徒町 Okachimachi via Tennōji, Kyōto, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Namba to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,300–17,000 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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