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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station) is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 9h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station) is to train and fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

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

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ueno Station station and arriving at Kintetsu Namba Stn. West-Gate. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 58m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station). However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at JR-Namba via Tōkyō Station, Kyōto and Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

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

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Namba (Station) is 537 km. The road distance is 499.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station) without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station), including transfers.

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

Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station) bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Ueno Station.

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

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

Train or bus from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station)?

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station) is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥18000 and takes 9h 11m.

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

Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station) bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Kintetsu Namba Stn. West-Gate station.

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

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

Can I drive from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station) is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station).

Where can I stay near Namba (Station)?

There are 9543+ hotels available in Namba (Station).

Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station) - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station) by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tennōjitrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
4h 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nambabus Jx261
9h 11m
¥2,301–17,225
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
9h 4m
¥10,301–11,525
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Ueno Station to Kintetsu Namba Stn. West-Gatenightbus Flying Sneaker
9h 4m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 499.5 km
1. Drive from Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station)car 499.5 km
5h 39m
¥8,683–12,542
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 45m
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 23m
¥13,258–20,582
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 Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
4. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Osaka-Nambatrain
4h 24m
¥11,468–29,012
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
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
3h 51m
¥16,492–35,270
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 3m
¥19,077–38,277

Ueno (Station) to Namba (Station) by foot and night bus

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9h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 537.4 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from 上野 Ueno to JR-Namba via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, Kyōto, and Tennōji in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Ueno Station to Kintetsu Namba Stn. West-Gate once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–8,000 and the journey takes 8h 58m.

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