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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) is to train which costs ¥190 - ¥320 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥4400 - ¥5500.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at 池袋 Ikebukuro. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

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

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Ikebukuro (Station) is 9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs ¥190 - ¥320.

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

The train from 上野 Ueno to 池袋 Ikebukuro takes 17 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

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

Ueno (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 上野 Ueno station.

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

Ueno (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro (Station)?

There are 12862+ hotels available in Ikebukuro (Station).

Ueno (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) - 3 ways to travel via train, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) by train, taxi, or foot

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best
1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain Jy
17 min
¥190–320
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ueno (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station)taxi 8.4 km
9 min
¥4,400–5,500
Walk
1. Take the walk from Ueno (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station)walk 7.4 km
1h 29m

Ueno (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) by train

3413Weekly Trains

17 minAverage Duration

¥190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8.7 km
Duration: 17 min

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

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from 上野 Ueno to 池袋 Ikebukuro every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥190–320 and the journey takes 17 min.

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