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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Uji is to bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Uji is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥11000 - ¥16000.

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 ¥11000 - ¥16000.

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 Japan Railways Shinkansen, 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 ¥11000 - ¥16000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥7500 and takes 7h 36m.

Where does the Tokyo to Uji train arrive?

Tokyo to Uji train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, 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 3308+ hotels available in Uji.

Tokyo to Uji - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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
¥11,000–16,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
7h 36m
¥4,000–7,500
Drive 453.2 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Ujicar 453.2 km
4h 55m
¥7,808–11,278
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 21m
¥13,690–34,214
Bus via Kyoto Station Hachijo G2
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo G2bus Sy158
8h 8m
¥6,000–12,000
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 Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Ujitrain
4h 24m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
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 49m
¥19,805–48,891
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 Shin-Kōbe Station to Kyōtotrain
5h 10m
¥19,720–60,655
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane NRT - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Kyōtotrain
5h 10m
¥22,755–38,791

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥11,449Cheapest Price

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Distance: 490.8 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyōto every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥11,000–16,000 and the journey takes 2h 17m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–7,500 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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