What is the cheapest way to get from Ueno to Ikebukuro?

The cheapest way to get from Ueno to Ikebukuro is to subway which costs ¥180 - ¥220 and takes 12 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Ueno to Ikebukuro?

The fastest way to get from Ueno to Ikebukuro is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs ¥4200 - ¥5000.

Is there a direct bus between Ueno and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 上野広小路 and arriving at Hareza池袋. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Ueno and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu and arriving at 池袋 Ikebukuro. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

How far is it from Ueno to Ikebukuro?

The distance between Ueno and Ikebukuro is 6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno to Ikebukuro without a car is to subway which takes 12 min and costs ¥180 - ¥220.

How long does it take to get from Ueno to Ikebukuro?

The subway from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 池袋 Ikebukuro takes 12 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Ueno to Ikebukuro bus from?

Ueno to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 御徒町駅前 station.

Where do I catch the Ueno to Ikebukuro train from?

Ueno to Ikebukuro train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, depart from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu station.

Train or bus from Ueno to Ikebukuro?

The best way to get from Ueno to Ikebukuro is to bus via 茗荷谷 Myogadani which takes 27 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥200 - ¥330 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Ueno to Ikebukuro bus arrive?

Ueno to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 茗荷谷駅前 station.

Where does the Ueno to Ikebukuro train arrive?

Ueno to Ikebukuro train services, operated by Tokyo Metro, arrive at 池袋 Ikebukuro station.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro?

There are 12665+ hotels available in Ikebukuro.

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Distance: 6.4 km
Duration: 12 min

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

Tokyo Metro operates a subway from 御茶ノ水 Ochanomizu to 池袋 Ikebukuro every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥180–220 and the journey takes 12 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 御徒町駅前 to 茗荷谷駅前 every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 21 min.

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