What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Uji?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Uji is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Uji?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Uji is to fly and bus which takes 4h 16m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Uji?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Uji. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Uji via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Uji?

The distance between Tokyo and Uji is 491 km. The road distance is 453.2 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Uji without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Uji without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Uji?

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Tokyo to Uji, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Uji train from?

Tokyo to Uji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Uji?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Uji is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Tokyo to Uji train arrive?

Tokyo to Uji train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Uji?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Uji is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Tokyo to Uji.

Where can I stay near Uji?

There are 2506+ hotels available in Uji.

Tokyo to Uji - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Tokyo to Uji by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōtotrain Nozomi / ...
2h 45m
Bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Guchibus Jx225
7h 43m
¥2,200–14,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 36m
¥3,200–12,000
Drive 453.2 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Ujicar 453.2 km
4h 55m
¥7,844–11,330
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 16m
¥13,839–19,375
Train via Kyoto
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 2m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain
4h 40m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 東京 Tōkyō to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
4h 47m
¥17,265–41,917
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Ujitrain
4h 41m
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Kyōtotrain
5h 54m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
6h 7m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

203Weekly Planes

1h 7mAverage Duration

¥10,337Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.9 km
Duration: 2h 45m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Uji, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 17m. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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