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

The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Ueno is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Okayama to Ueno is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct train between Okayama and Ueno?

No, there is no direct train from Okayama to Ueno. However, there are services departing from Okayama and arriving at Kuwamachi via Shin-Ōsaka Station, Osaka-Namba and Igakambe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Okayama to Ueno?

The distance between Okayama and Ueno is 254 km. The road distance is 232.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Okayama to Ueno without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥4600 - ¥6500.

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

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Okayama to Ueno, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Okayama to Ueno train from?

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

Where does the Okayama to Ueno train arrive?

Okayama to Ueno train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Okayama to Ueno?

Yes, the driving distance between Okayama to Ueno is 233 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Okayama to Ueno.

Where can I stay near Ueno?

There are 44+ hotels available in Ueno.

Okayama to Ueno - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Okayama to Ueno by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Iga-Kambetrain Limited Express / ...
3h 12m
¥4,666–6,110
Drive 232.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Okayama to Uenocar 232.5 km
3h 50m
¥3,996–5,772
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus Okayama to Osaka
2. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kamotrain Yamatoji Rapid Service / ...
6h 22m
¥4,720–5,400

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Distance: 253.9 km
Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Okayama to Kuwamachi via Shin Osaka, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Namba, Osaka-Namba, and Igakambe in around 3h 12m.

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