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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku is to subway which costs ¥170 and takes 28 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs ¥4300 - ¥5500.

Is there a direct bus between Ueno Zoo and Shinjuku?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 池之端二丁目 and arriving at 早稲田. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.

Is there a direct train between Ueno Zoo 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 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku?

The distance between Ueno Zoo and Shinjuku is 8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs ¥170.

How long does it take to get from Ueno Zoo 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 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku bus from?

Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Toei Bus, depart from 池之端二丁目 station.

Where do I catch the Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku train from?

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

Train or bus from Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku?

The best way to get from Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku is to bus which takes 46 min and costs ¥210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥270 - ¥400 and takes 39 min.

Where does the Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku bus arrive?

Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Toei Bus, arrive at 早稲田 station.

Where does the Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Shinjuku?

There are 12843+ hotels available in Shinjuku.

Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku by subway, bus, taxi, train, or foot

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Subway
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1. Take the subway from 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi to 東新宿 Higashi-shinjukusubway E
28 min
¥170
Subway via 霞ケ関 Kasumigaseki
1. Take the subway from 根津 Nezu to 霞ケ関 Kasumigasekisubway C
2. Take the subway from 霞ケ関 Kasumigaseki to 新宿三丁目 Shinjuku-sanchomesubway M
39 min
¥350–419
Bus
1. Take the bus from 池之端二丁目 to 早稲田bus 上５８
46 min
¥210
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ueno Zoo to Shinjukutaxi 8.2 km
9 min
¥4,300–5,500
Train
1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jy
39 min
¥270–400
Walk
1. Take the walk from Ueno Zoo to Shinjukuwalk 8 km
1h 35m

Ueno Zoo to Shinjuku by foot and subway

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Distance: 7.8 km
Duration: 28 min

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

Toei Subway operates a subway from 上野御徒町 Ueno-okachimachi to 東新宿 Higashi-shinjuku every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥170 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, Toei Bus operates a bus from 池之端二丁目 to 早稲田 every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥210 and the journey takes 37 min.

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