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

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo is to bus which costs ¥210 and takes 46 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥4300 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Ueno Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 関口一丁目 and arriving at 池之端二丁目. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Ueno Zoo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at 上野 Ueno. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo?

The distance between Shinjuku and Ueno Zoo is 15 km.

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

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs ¥270 - ¥400.

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

The train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 上野 Ueno takes 25 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

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

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

Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo is to train which takes 38 min and costs ¥270 - ¥400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥210 and takes 46 min.

Where does the Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 池之端二丁目 station.

Where does the Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo train arrive?

Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 上野 Ueno station.

Where can I stay near Ueno Zoo?

There are 12773+ hotels available in Ueno Zoo.

Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, foot, and subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 上野 Uenotrain Jy
38 min
¥270–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 関口一丁目 to 池之端二丁目bus 上５８
46 min
¥210
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Shinjuku to Ueno Zootaxi 8.2 km
10 min
¥4,300–5,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Shinjuku to Ueno Zoowalk 8 km
1h 35m
Subway
1. Take the subway from 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchome to 霞ケ関 Kasumigasekisubway M
2. Take the subway from 霞ケ関 Kasumigaseki to 根津 Nezusubway C
39 min
¥357–416

Shinjuku to Ueno Zoo by train and foot

3561Weekly Services

38 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 14.5 km
Duration: 38 min

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 上野 Ueno every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥270–400 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 関口一丁目 to 池之端二丁目 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 37 min.

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