There are 4 ways to get from Ueno to Fukui by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Igaueno to Kamo(Kyoto)train
- Take the train from Kizu to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
4h 23m¥3,459–4,985Drive 180 km
cheapest- Drive from Ueno to Fukui-shicar 180 km
2h 20m¥3,123–4,510Bus
- Take the bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Fukui Stationbus
5h 27m¥5,300Train via Kashihara
- Take the train from Igakambe to Yamatoyagitrain
- Take the train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Fukuitrain
4h 44m¥4,631–7,014
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ueno to Fukui is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Ueno to Fukui is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ueno to Fukui station. However, there are services departing from Kuwamachi and arriving at Fukui Station via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Ueno to Fukui. However, there are services departing from Igaueno and arriving at Fukui via Kamo, Kizu, Kyōto and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Ueno and Fukui is 226 km. The road distance is 180 km.
The best way to get from Ueno to Fukui without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Ueno to Fukui, including transfers.
Ueno to Fukui bus services, operated by Mie Kotsu, depart from Kuwamachi station.
Ueno to Fukui train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Igaueno station.
The best way to get from Ueno to Fukui is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5300 and takes 5h 27m.
What companies run services between Ueno, Japan and Fukui, Japan?
You can take a train from Igaueno to Fukui via Kamo, Kizu, Kyōto, and Tsuruga in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuwamachi to Fukui Station via Meitetsu Bus Center in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Igaueno to Kamo(Kyoto)
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥420–600
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kizu to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥550–800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kyōto to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Igakambe to Yamatoyagi
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥650–800
- Website
- https://www.kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Igakambe to Yamatoyagi
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,700
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
Train from Yamato-Yagi to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,000
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 0594-22-0595
- Website
- sanco.co.jp
Bus from Kuwamachi to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000
- Schedules at
- sanco.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Fukui Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ueno to Fukui bus services, operated by Mie Kotsu, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Ueno to Fukui train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kamo(Kyoto) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ueno to Fukui is 180 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Ueno to Fukui.
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