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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Nara Station is to bus which costs ¥8600 - ¥8800 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Nara Station is to train and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs ¥13000 - ¥22000.

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

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Keisei Ueno and arriving at Nara. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 29m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Nara Station. However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at Nara via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

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

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Nara Station is 522 km. The road distance is 468.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Nara Station without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Ueno (Station) to Nara Station, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Nara Station is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8600 - ¥8800 and takes 9h 44m.

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

Ueno (Station) to Nara Station bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit.

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

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

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

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Nara Station is 469 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Nara Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ueno (Station) to Nara Station?

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Where can I stay near Nara Station?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
4h 10m
Night bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Ueno Station to Kyoto Station Hachijo gatenightbus Flying Sneaker
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain D: Nara Line Local / ...
9h
¥4,650–8,850
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to JR Nara Stationbus
9h 44m
¥8,601–8,725
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Keisei Ueno to Naranightbus
8h 35m
¥6,500–11,000
Drive 468.6 km
1. Drive from Ueno (Station) to Nara Stationcar 468.6 km
5h 19m
¥8,117–11,725
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Tennōji to Naratrain
4h 19m
¥13,858–21,532
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Shinfukushimatrain
3. Take the train from Fukushima to Naratrain
5h 25m
¥12,218–30,232
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
4h 47m
¥17,092–36,220
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Naratrain
5h 25m
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 Sannomiya(Jr) to Shinfukushimatrain
4. Take the train from Fukushima to Naratrain
6h 4m
¥19,827–39,497

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,131Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from 上野 Ueno to Nara via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 上野 Ueno to JR Nara Station via Tōkyō Station, Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit, and Meitetsu Bus Center in around 9h 44m.

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