What is the cheapest way to get from Ueda to Asakusa?

The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Asakusa is to bus which costs ¥1600 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ueda to Asakusa?

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Asakusa is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

Is there a direct bus between Ueda and Asakusa?

No, there is no direct bus from Ueda to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） and arriving at 浅草六丁目 via 池袋駅東口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Asakusa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ueda and arriving at Ueno. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Ueda to Asakusa?

The distance between Ueda and Asakusa is 186 km. The road distance is 198.2 km.

How do I travel from Ueda to Asakusa without a car?

The best way to get from Ueda to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.

How long does it take to get from Ueda to Asakusa?

The train from Ueda to Ueno takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Asakusa bus from?

Ueda to Asakusa bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, depart from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） station.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Asakusa train from?

Ueda to Asakusa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Ueda station.

Train or bus from Ueda to Asakusa?

The best way to get from Ueda to Asakusa is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1600 - ¥4100 and takes 4h 14m.

Where does the Ueda to Asakusa bus arrive?

Ueda to Asakusa bus services, operated by Express bus - Gunma Prefecture, arrive at 池袋駅東口（おりば） station.

Where does the Ueda to Asakusa train arrive?

Ueda to Asakusa train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Ueno station.

Can I drive from Ueda to Asakusa?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Asakusa is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Ueda to Asakusa.

Where can I stay near Asakusa?

There are 3931+ hotels available in Asakusa.

Ueda to Asakusa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Ueda to Asakusa by train, bus, or car

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 Ueda to Uenotrain Hakutaka / ...
1h 16m
¥5,000–8,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） to 池袋駅東口（おりば）bus 池袋～上田
2. Take the bus from 池袋駅東口 to 浅草六丁目bus 草６４
4h 14m
¥1,610–4,010
Drive 198.2 km
1. Drive from Ueda to Asakusacar 198.2 km
2h 33m
¥3,446–4,978
Train via Takasaki
1. Take the train from Ueda to Takasakitrain Hakutaka / ...
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Okutrain JU: Takasaki Line Local / ...
3h 8m
¥4,991–7,341

Ueda to Asakusa by bus

42Weekly Buses

4h 14mAverage Duration

¥1,610Cheapest Price

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Distance: 185.8 km
Duration: 1h 16m

What companies run services between Ueda, Japan and Asakusa, Japan?

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Ueda to Ueno hourly. Tickets cost ¥5,000–8,000 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 住吉［上田市］（のりば） to 浅草六丁目 via 池袋駅東口（おりば） and 池袋駅東口 in around 4h 14m.

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