What is the cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Ueno?

The cheapest way to get from Nara-shi to Ueno is to bus which costs ¥8500 - ¥8800 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Ueno?

The fastest way to get from Nara-shi to Ueno is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Nara-shi and Ueno?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kintetsu Nara and arriving at Keisei Ueno. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nara-shi and Ueno?

No, there is no direct train from Nara-shi to Ueno. However, there are services departing from Nara and arriving at 御徒町 Okachimachi via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Nara-shi to Ueno?

The distance between Nara-shi and Ueno is 521 km. The road distance is 467.4 km.

How do I travel from Nara-shi to Ueno without a car?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Ueno without a car is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nara-shi to Ueno?

It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Nara-shi to Ueno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Ueno bus from?

Nara-shi to Ueno bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from JR Nara Station.

Where do I catch the Nara-shi to Ueno train from?

Nara-shi to Ueno train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nara station.

Train or bus from Nara-shi to Ueno?

The best way to get from Nara-shi to Ueno is to train which takes 3h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥8800 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Nara-shi to Ueno bus arrive?

Nara-shi to Ueno bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Where does the Nara-shi to Ueno train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nara-shi to Ueno?

Yes, the driving distance between Nara-shi to Ueno is 467 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Nara-shi to Ueno.

Where can I stay near Ueno?

There are 12798+ hotels available in Ueno.

Nara-shi to Ueno - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Nara-shi to Ueno by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 49m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Kintetsu Nara to Keisei Uenonightbus
8h 15m
¥6,500–11,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 44m
¥8,585–8,720
Drive 467.4 km
1. Drive from Nara-shi to Uenocar 467.4 km
5h 13m
¥8,090–11,686
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
2. Take the nightbus from Kyoto Station Hachijoguchi to Keisei-Uenonightbus Kyoto
10h 48m
¥6,661–9,417
Train to Osaka International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Uehommachitrain
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
4h
¥13,776–21,250
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain
2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
3. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin)train
4. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
5. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 御徒町 Okachimachitrain
4h 52m
¥12,011–29,659
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 26m
¥16,986–35,980
Train, train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane NGO - HND
5h 20m
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Omiya to Osaka-Nambatrain
2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
3. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin)train
4. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
5. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
5h 50m
¥19,571–39,489

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 521.2 km
Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Ueno, Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a train from Nara to 御徒町 Okachimachi via Kyōto, Kyoto, and Tōkyō Station in around 3h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to 御徒町 Okachimachi via Meitetsu Bus Center, Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, and Tōkyō Station in around 8h 44m.

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