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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle is to night bus which costs ¥4100 - ¥8500 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle is to train and fly which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ueno (Station) station to Osaka Castle. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Umeda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle. However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at Ōsakajōkōen via Tōkyō Station, Kyōto and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle?

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Osaka Castle is 530 km. The road distance is 495.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle, including transfers.

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

Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

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

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

Train or bus from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle?

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥17000 and takes 9h 13m.

Where does the Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle bus arrive?

Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Umeda station.

Where does the Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle.

Where can I stay near Osaka Castle?

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There are 10 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castle 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 Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
4h 11m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umedabus Jx261
9h 13m
¥2,501–16,465
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ueno Station to Osaka Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
9h 12m
¥4,190–8,130
Drive 495.9 km
1. Drive from Ueno (Station) to Osaka Castlecar 495.9 km
5h 39m
¥8,612–12,439
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
5h 2m
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 Hotarugaike to Ōsakatrain
4. Take the train from Ōsaka to Ōsakajōkōentrain
3h 45m
¥13,188–20,572
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 Osakajokitazumetrain
4h 41m
¥11,568–29,232
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 11m
¥16,422–35,260
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 Osakajokitazumetrain
5h 19m
¥19,177–38,497
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Osakajokitazumetrain
6h
¥22,758–47,882

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 529.8 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a train from 上野 Ueno to Osaka Castle via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, Kyōto, Ōsaka, and Ōsakajōkōen in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umeda once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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