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Ueno to Kyoto

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Ueno, Japan → Kyoto, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ueno to Kyoto

Composite routes from Ueno to Kyoto

Cheapest

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$241.37
Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.22–$228.67
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$177.85
Plane from Narita International Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$215.96

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Narita International Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$279.48
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$609.78
Plane from Narita International Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$304.89

Skymark Airlines

Website:
skymark.co.jp/ja/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$152.44
Plane from Ibaraki Airport to Kobe
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$203.26

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$82.57–$120.68
Train from Nagoya Station to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$49.54

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Ueno to Ishioka
Ave. Duration:
58 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Sannomiya to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes

Keisei Skyliner

Phone:
0570-081-160
Website:
keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from Keisei-Ueno to Narita
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.93–$19.44

Keisei Electric Railway

Phone:
0570-081-160
Website:
keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/us/index.php
Train from Keisei-Ueno to Narita
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.89

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ueno to Hamamatsuchō
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.14–$2.16
Train from Ueno to Ishioka
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.53–$12.70

Bus operators

Kintetsu Bus

Phone:
0570-001631
Website:
kintetsu-bus.co.jp/
Bus from Ueno Station to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$59.71

Keisei Bus

Phone:
047-712-7400
Website:
keiseibus.co.jp/en/
Bus from Keisei-Ueno to Kyōto
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.46–$69.87

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station) is to night bus via Ueno Station which costs $25 - $51.09 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station) is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $70.65 - $130.43 .

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

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Keisei-Ueno and arriving at Kyōto. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station). However, there are services departing from Ueno and arriving at Kyōto via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.

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

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Kyōto (Station) is 480 km. The road distance is 461.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs $70.65 - $130.43 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station), including transfers.

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

Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station) bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, depart from Keisei-Ueno station.

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

Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

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

Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station) bus services, operated by Keisei Bus, arrive at Kyōto station.

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

Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station) train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station) is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Ueno (Station) to Kyōto (Station).

Where can I stay near Kyōto (Station)?

There are 2851+ hotels available in Kyōto (Station). Prices start at $26.72 per night.
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