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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno to Shinjuku is to subway which costs ¥170 - ¥240 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno to Shinjuku is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs ¥4100 - ¥4900.

Is there a direct bus between Ueno and Shinjuku?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 湯島三丁目 and arriving at 小滝橋車庫前. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

Is there a direct train between Ueno and Shinjuku?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi and arriving at 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Ueno to Shinjuku?

The distance between Ueno and Shinjuku is 7 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno to Shinjuku without a car is to subway which takes 14 min and costs ¥170 - ¥240.

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

The subway from 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi to 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku takes 14 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Ueno to Shinjuku bus from?

Ueno to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 湯島三丁目 station.

Where do I catch the Ueno to Shinjuku train from?

Ueno to Shinjuku train services, operated by Toei Subway, depart from 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi station.

Train or bus from Ueno to Shinjuku?

The best way to get from Ueno to Shinjuku is to bus which takes 43 min and costs ¥210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥170 - ¥310 and takes 18 min.

Where does the Ueno to Shinjuku bus arrive?

Ueno to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 小滝橋車庫前 station.

Where does the Ueno to Shinjuku train arrive?

Ueno to Shinjuku train services, operated by Toei Subway, arrive at 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku station.

Where can I stay near Shinjuku?

There are 12864+ hotels available in Shinjuku.

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Duration: 14 min

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

Toei Subway operates a subway from 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi to 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku every 5 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170–240 and the journey takes 14 min. Tokyo Metro also services this route every 5 minutes. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 湯島三丁目 to 小滝橋車庫前 every 30 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 43 min.

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