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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Sakai is to train and night bus which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 11h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Sakai is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ueno (Station) station to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Namba via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Sakai. However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at Sakai via Tōkyō Station, Kyōto, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

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

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Sakai is 539 km. The road distance is 502.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Sakai without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Ueno (Station) to Sakai, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Ueno (Station) to Sakai?

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Sakai is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥17000 and takes 9h 10m.

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

Ueno (Station) to Sakai bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Namba station.

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

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

Can I drive from Ueno (Station) to Sakai?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Sakai is 502 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Ueno (Station) to Sakai.

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 9502+ hotels available in Sakai.

Ueno (Station) to Sakai - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 21m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nambabus Jx261
9h 10m
¥2,591–16,565
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Ueno to Odawaratrain Ueno-Tōkyō Line
2. Take the night bus from Odawara Station to Sakai Stationnightbus
11h 1m
¥8,345–11,247
Drive 502.1 km
1. Drive from Ueno (Station) to Sakaicar 502.1 km
6h
¥8,712–12,583
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 56m
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 Namba to Sakaitrain
3h 37m
¥13,548–20,972
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train, subway
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 to Osaka-umedatrain
4. Take the subway from Umeda to Dobutsuen-Maesubway
4h 30m
¥11,688–26,132
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 3m
¥16,782–36,660
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train, subway
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 Kobe-sannomiya to Osaka-umedatrain
4. Take the subway from Umeda to Dobutsuen-Maesubway
5h 8m
¥19,297–38,397
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 Ōsakatrain
5h 43m
¥23,008–48,222

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 538.7 km
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Sakai, Ōsaka, 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, Willer Express operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Namba once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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