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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Ueno is to subway which costs ¥170 - ¥240 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Ueno is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs ¥4100 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Ueno?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 関口一丁目 and arriving at 上野広小路. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Ueno?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku and arriving at 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Ueno?

The distance between Shinjuku and Ueno is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ueno without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs ¥170 - ¥240.

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

The subway from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku to 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Ueno bus from?

Shinjuku to Ueno bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 関口一丁目 station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Ueno train from?

Shinjuku to Ueno train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Ueno?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ueno is to bus which takes 26 min and costs ¥210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥310 and takes 17 min.

Where does the Shinjuku to Ueno bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Ueno bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 上野広小路 station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Ueno train arrive?

Shinjuku to Ueno train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi station.

Where can I stay near Ueno?

There are 12807+ hotels available in Ueno.

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Distance: 6.6 km
Duration: 14 min

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

Toei Subway operates a subway from 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku to 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170–240 and the journey takes 14 min. Tokyo Metro also services this route every 5 minutes. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 関口一丁目 to 上野広小路 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 26 min.

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