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Trains from Ueno

23Jun

Seats

Ueno

Nagano

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:22

UenoUeno Station

1h 14m

07:36

NaganoNagano Station

Direct

High-speed

Kagayaki 501

from

6466 USD

1h 14m, Direct

06:22

UenoUeno Station

07:36

NaganoNagano Station

from

6466 USD

Direct

High-speed

Kagayaki 501

06:34

UenoUeno Station

1h 29m

08:03

NaganoNagano Station

Direct

High-speed

Hakutaka 551

from

6466 USD

1h 29m, Direct

06:34

UenoUeno Station

08:03

NaganoNagano Station

from

6466 USD

Direct

High-speed

Hakutaka 551

Day trains

12:10

UenoUeno Station

1h 41m

13:51

NaganoNagano Station

Direct

High-speed

Asama 611

from

6466 USD

1h 41m, Direct

12:10

UenoUeno Station

13:51

NaganoNagano Station

from

6466 USD

Direct

High-speed

Asama 611

12:30

UenoUeno Station

1h 23m

13:53

NaganoNagano Station

Direct

High-speed

Hakutaka 563

from

6466 USD

1h 23m, Direct

12:30

UenoUeno Station

13:53

NaganoNagano Station

from

6466 USD

Direct

High-speed

Hakutaka 563

Evening trains

18:30

UenoUeno Station

1h 14m

19:44

NaganoNagano Station

Direct

High-speed

Kagayaki 515

from

6466 USD

1h 14m, Direct

18:30

UenoUeno Station

19:44

NaganoNagano Station

from

6466 USD

Direct

High-speed

Kagayaki 515

18:46

UenoUeno Station

1h 38m

20:24

NaganoNagano Station

Direct

High-speed

Asama 625

from

6466 USD

1h 38m, Direct

18:46

UenoUeno Station

20:24

NaganoNagano Station

from

6466 USD

Direct

High-speed

Asama 625

First train

06:22

Last train

22:14

Travel duration

1h 27m

Daily departures

Departure station

Ueno

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Nagano

Ticket price

from $48

Fastest trip

1h 13m

Longest trip

1h 43m

Trains to Ueno

Inbound long-distance trains reach Ueno mainly at JR East's Ueno Station. Shinkansen services from Sendai arrive in about 1h35m, while trains from Morioka reach Ueno in around 2h20m. Services from Shin-Aomori arrive in roughly 3h25m on the Tohoku Shinkansen corridor. Joetsu Shinkansen trains from Niigata reach Ueno in about 2h. Hokuriku Shinkansen services from Nagano arrive in around 1h35m, and trains from Kanazawa take roughly 2h35m. Airport trains from Narita Airport arrive at Keisei Ueno Station in about 41m on the Keisei Skyliner.

Visiting Ueno

Ueno is one of Tokyo's most important rail hubs, positioned on the north side of the central rail network. The area has two main passenger stations for intercity and airport rail: JR East's Ueno Station and Keisei Ueno Station. Ueno Station is a Shinkansen stop for northern Japan services, making Ueno a useful boarding point for trains to the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku corridors. Trains from Ueno include JR East Shinkansen services, limited express trains, regional trains, and Keisei airport rail services. Ueno Station handles high-speed and conventional JR East operations, while Keisei Ueno Station is the city terminal for Keisei trains serving Narita Airport and Chiba Prefecture. Travelers buying Ueno train tickets should check the station name carefully because JR East and Keisei use separate stations. Rail routes from Ueno run north toward Omiya, Sendai, Morioka, Akita, Aomori, Niigata, Nagano, and Kanazawa through the JR East network. Keisei services run east toward Narita Airport and destinations in Chiba. Book trains from and to Ueno online at Rail Monsters.

Popular routes from Ueno

From Ueno Station, JR East Shinkansen services run north through Saitama toward the Tohoku corridor, with major routes continuing to Sendai, Morioka, Akita, and Aomori. The same Shinkansen platforms also handle Joetsu corridor services toward Niigata and Hokuriku corridor services toward Nagano, Toyama, and Kanazawa. Keisei Ueno Station serves eastbound airport and regional rail. Keisei Electric Railway runs Skyliner and other services toward Narita Airport, Narita city, and Chiba Prefecture. Conventional JR East trains from Ueno also support regional travel across the Tokyo area and longer conventional-line connections into northern Kanto.

Ueno

Ueno - A major railway terminal in northern Tokyo, serving as a gateway for Shinkansen lines heading north. It is home to Ueno Park, several national museums, and the Ameya Yokocho market.

Ueno Station

Station

1h 27m

Nagano

Nagano - The capital of Nagano Prefecture and former host of the Winter Olympics. It is famous for the Zenko-ji Temple and serves as a hub for reaching world-class ski resorts.

Nagano Station

Station

Train Operators Serving Ueno

JR East operates Shinkansen, limited express, regional, and urban JR services from Ueno Station, including the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen corridors. Keisei Electric Railway operates Keisei Ueno Station and runs Skyliner airport trains plus other services toward Narita Airport and Chiba Prefecture. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators with the 6 to 12 month advance booking window for Ueno services.

Asama

JR East Asama runs on the Hokuriku Shinkansen between Tokyo and Nagano.

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Hakutaka

Hakutaka is a Hokuriku Shinkansen service linking Tokyo, Nagano, Toyama, and Kanazawa.

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Hayabusa

JR East Hayabusa trains reach up to 320 km/h on the Tohoku Shinkansen.

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Kagayaki

Kagayaki is the fastest limited-stop service on the Hokuriku Shinkansen.

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Komachi

JR East Komachi links Tokyo and Akita on the Akita Shinkansen.

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Nasuno

JR East Nasuno serves local Tohoku Shinkansen stops between Tokyo and Koriyama.

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Tanigawa

JR East Tanigawa is a Joetsu Shinkansen service to Echigo-Yuzawa and Gala-Yuzawa.

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Toki

Toki is the Joetsu Shinkansen service linking Tokyo with Niigata.

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Tsubasa

JR East Tsubasa links Tokyo with Yamagata and Shinjo on the Yamagata Shinkansen.

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Yamabiko

JR East Yamabiko is a Tohoku Shinkansen service between Tokyo and Sendai or Morioka.

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Booking Ueno Train Tickets Online - Options, Tips, and Reservations

Buying Train Tickets Online

Buy train tickets online for Ueno with Rail Monsters by selecting departure dates, choosing JR East Shinkansen, limited express, regional, or Keisei services, and completing an online reservation. Book your tickets for Ueno train stations including Ueno Station and Keisei Ueno Station, depending on the operator and route.

Types of Train Tickets Available

Ueno services include regular tickets for JR East and Keisei trains, reserved and non-reserved seating on many Shinkansen services, and Ordinary Car or Green Car options where offered. Cheap tickets and discount tickets may appear on selected advance services to and from Sendai, Niigata, Nagano, Kanazawa, Narita Airport, and other destinations.

Tips for Online Reservations

Online reservation services through Rail Monsters accept Ueno train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom dates. Train prices vary by service type, seat selection, and route; ticket counters remain available at major stations including Ueno Station. With the Rail Monsters iOS and Android apps, you can book and manage train tickets on mobile.

Destinations from Ueno

Service types from Ueno rail stations Daytime high-speed services: JR East Shinkansen from Ueno Station on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku corridors to Sendai, Morioka, Shin-Aomori, Niigata, Nagano, Toyama, and Kanazawa. Limited express and regional services: JR East conventional-line trains from Ueno for northern Kanto and surrounding areas. Airport services: Keisei Skyliner and other Keisei Electric Railway trains from Keisei Ueno Station to Narita Airport and Chiba Prefecture. Urban rail connections: JR East services link Ueno with major Tokyo rail hubs for transfers to other national routes.

Ueno to Nagano

Travel from Ueno to Nagano by Shinkansen and visit the historic Zenko-ji Temple or head to the nearby Togakushi Shrine and Jigokudani Monkey Park.

Frequency

33 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka,Kagayaki,Asama

Ueno

Japan

1h 27m

Nagano

Japan

Ueno to Kanazawa

Travel from Ueno to Kanazawa by Shinkansen and visit the Kenrokuen Garden or explore the well-preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district.

Frequency

20 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka,Kagayaki

Ueno

Japan

2h 41m

Kanazawa

Japan

Ueno to Yuzawa

Travel from Ueno to Yuzawa by Joetsu Shinkansen and visit the Gala Yuzawa Snow Resort or relax in the historic onsen hot springs of Echigo-Yuzawa.

Frequency

24 times per day

Popular Trains

Toki,Tanigawa

Ueno

Japan

1h 14m

Yuzawa

Japan

Ueno to Iiyama

Travel from Ueno to Iiyama by Shinkansen to access the Madarao Mountain Resort or explore the traditional Shinto shrines in the snowy Nagano region.

Frequency

9 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka

Ueno

Japan

1h 41m

Iiyama

Japan

Ueno to Karuizawa

Travel from Ueno to Karuizawa by Shinkansen to explore the Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza-dori shopping street or visit the scenic Shiraito Falls.

Frequency

22 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka,Asama

Ueno

Japan

1h 2m

Karuizawa

Japan

Ueno to Sendai

Travel from Ueno to Sendai by Shinkansen and explore the ruins of Aoba Castle or visit the Zuihoden Mausoleum in the capital of Miyagi Prefecture.

Frequency

56 times per day

Popular Trains

Hayabusa,Komachi,Yamabiko

Ueno

Japan

1h 38m

Sendai

Japan

Ueno to Utsunomiya

Travel from Ueno to Utsunomiya by Shinkansen to taste authentic gyoza or visit the Oya History Museum stone quarries in Tochigi Prefecture.

Frequency

48 times per day

Popular Trains

Nasuno,Yamabiko,Tsubasa

Ueno

Japan

44m

Utsunomiya

Japan

Ueno to Hachinohe

Travel from Ueno to Hachinohe by Shinkansen and visit the Kabushima Shrine or explore the fresh seafood at the Hasshoku Center market.

Frequency

16 times per day

Popular Trains

Hayabusa

Ueno

Japan

2h 42m

Hachinohe

Japan

Ueno to Toyama

Travel from Ueno to Toyama by Shinkansen and visit the historic Toyama Castle or explore the scenic Fugan Unga Kansui Park near the station.

Frequency

20 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka,Kagayaki

Ueno

Japan

2h 19m

Toyama

Japan

Ueno to Takasaki

Travel from Ueno to Takasaki by Shinkansen to visit the Daruma-ji Temple or explore the scenic mountainous landscapes of the Gunma region.

Frequency

51 times per day

Popular Trains

Toki,Hakutaka,Asama,Tanigawa

Ueno

Japan

45m

Takasaki

Japan

Ueno to Morioka

Travel from Ueno to Morioka by Shinkansen and visit the iconic Morioka Castle or enjoy the scenic views at Lake Gosho.

Frequency

38 times per day

Popular Trains

Hayabusa,Komachi,Yamabiko

Ueno

Japan

2h 18m

Morioka

Japan

Ueno to Saitama

Travel from Ueno to Saitama by train and visit Omiya Park or explore the Railway Museum in Saitama.

Frequency

140 times per day

Ueno

Japan

18m

Saitama

Japan

Ueno to Yamagata

Travel from Ueno to Yamagata by Shinkansen and visit the historic Yamadera Temple or enjoy the scenic beauty of Kajo Park.

Frequency

15 times per day

Popular Trains

Tsubasa

Ueno

Japan

2h 39m

Yamagata

Japan

Ueno to Jomokogen

Travel from Ueno to Jomokogen by shinkansen and enjoy the serenity of Jomokogen Onsen or hike the nearby peaks of the Joshin'etsu Kogen National Park.

Frequency

16 times per day

Popular Trains

Toki,Tanigawa

Ueno

Japan

1h 3m

Jomokogen

Japan

Ueno to Ueda

Travel from Ueno to Ueda by Limited Express and visit the stunning Ueda Castle or enjoy the scenery at the nearby Nangal Valley.

Frequency

21 times per day

Popular Trains

Hakutaka,Asama

Ueno

Japan

1h 21m

Ueda

Japan

Ueno Major Train Stations

Ueno has two main rail stations for bookable intercity and airport services. Ueno Station is operated by JR East and serves Shinkansen trains on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku corridors, along with limited express and regional services on conventional lines. Keisei Ueno Station is the Tokyo terminal for Keisei Electric Railway, including Skyliner and other trains toward Narita Airport and Chiba Prefecture. The two stations are separate but close enough for an on-foot transfer when changing between JR East and Keisei services. Travelers should confirm the operator and station name before departure because tickets are not interchangeable between the two companies. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.

Ueno Station

Ueno Train Station is a major hub with museums and parks nearby.

Ueno Train Travel FAQ and Tips

What is the main train route from Ueno?

One of the main long-distance routes from Ueno is the JR East Tohoku Shinkansen to Sendai, taking about 1h35m from Ueno Station on faster services. The route uses reserved and non-reserved seating depending on the train. Ueno is also used for Joetsu Shinkansen and Hokuriku Shinkansen services, but Sendai remains a key northern destination for many travelers starting at Ueno.

How do I buy train tickets to and from Ueno?

Book train tickets to and from Ueno on Rail Monsters by entering your travel date, selecting Ueno Station or Keisei Ueno Station, and choosing the available JR East or Keisei service. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel for Ueno services, useful during Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and cherry blossom periods. Booking confirmation is sent by email after purchase.

Do high-speed trains serve Ueno?

Yes. JR East Shinkansen trains serve Ueno Station on the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen corridors. These high-speed trains link Ueno with northern and northwestern Japan, including major stops through Saitama, Tohoku, Niigata, Nagano, Toyama, and Ishikawa. Ueno is not on the Tokaido Shinkansen, so travelers for Nagoya, Kyoto, or Osaka usually use Tokyo Station or Shinagawa Station.

What are the main train stations in Ueno?

Ueno has two main stations for rail ticketing. Ueno Station is the JR East hub for Shinkansen, limited express, regional, and urban JR services. Keisei Ueno Station is the Keisei Electric Railway terminal for Narita Airport and Chiba Prefecture services, including the Skyliner. The stations are separate but nearby, so allow time to walk between them when changing operators.

Should I reserve seats on trains from Ueno?

Seat reservation practice depends on the service from Ueno. Many JR East Shinkansen trains offer both reserved and non-reserved Ordinary Car seats, while Green Car seating requires a reserved ticket. Some limited express and airport trains use reserved seating rules set by the operator. Reservations are strongly recommended during Golden Week, Obon, New Year, and Friday or Sunday travel peaks from Ueno Station.

What are the main train connections to and from Ueno?

Ueno connects with Sendai in about 1h35m, Morioka in around 2h20m, Shin-Aomori in about 3h25m, Niigata in around 2h, Nagano in about 1h35m, and Kanazawa in roughly 2h35m by JR East Shinkansen services. Keisei Skyliner trains link Keisei Ueno with Narita Airport in about 41m, while regional JR and Keisei services cover additional stations across the Tokyo and Chiba areas.

How do I get from Ueno to the airport by train?

Keisei Ueno Station has direct Keisei Skyliner airport services to Narita Airport, with typical trips taking about 41m to Airport Terminal 2-3 and slightly longer to Terminal 1. Keisei also runs other airport train options with more intermediate stops. For Haneda Airport, travelers usually change at a larger Tokyo rail hub rather than using a single direct intercity or airport rail service from Ueno.

Can I buy Ueno train tickets at the last minute?

Last-minute Ueno train tickets may be available, especially for non-reserved Shinkansen seats and some regional services, but busy departures can sell out or leave only limited choices. Rail Monsters accepts Ueno train bookings 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, which helps for Golden Week, Obon, New Year, cherry blossom dates, and weekends. Book early for reserved Shinkansen and Keisei Skyliner seats.

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