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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama is to night bus which costs ¥4200 - ¥8500 and takes 8h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama is to fly and bus which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ueno (Station) station to Arashiyama station. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Ueno (Station) and Arashiyama?

No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama. However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

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

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Arashiyama is 491 km. The road distance is 467.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama, including transfers.

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

Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

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

Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama?

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3500 - ¥13000 and takes 9h 18m.

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

Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.

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

Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama is 468 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama.

Where can I stay near Arashiyama?

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Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyama by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
9h 18m
¥3,501–12,515
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Ueno Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 11m
¥4,200–8,190
Drive 467.8 km
1. Drive from Ueno (Station) to Arashiyamacar 467.8 km
5h 13m
¥8,058–11,640
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 11m
¥13,958–21,572
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
4. Take the train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyamatrain
4h 54m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 38m
¥17,192–36,260
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
4. Take the train from Kyōto to Saga-Arashiyamatrain
4h 36m
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain
5h 33m

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

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Distance: 490.6 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 48m.

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