Does the Tokaido Shinkansen serve Ueno Station?

No. Ueno Station is served by the Tohoku, Joetsu, and Hokuriku Shinkansen lines. The Tokaido Shinkansen uses Tokyo Station as its departure and arrival point.

How long does the train journey from Ueno to Kyoto take?

The fastest journey from Ueno to Kyoto takes approximately 2h35 to 2h45. To do this, take a local JR line to Tokyo Station (about 10 minutes). From there, the Nozomi Shinkansen reaches Kyoto in approximately 2h15.

Is it better to depart from Ueno or Tokyo Station to reach Kyoto?

To reach Kyoto, depart from Tokyo Station. It is the main departure point for Nozomi, Hikari, and Kodama Shinkansen trains on the Tokaido line. Departing from Ueno would require a transfer to Tokyo before taking the Shinkansen.

Where do I need to change trains to go from Ueno to Kyoto?

You need to change trains at Tokyo Station for the Ueno to Kyoto journey. Take the Yamanote Line or the Keihin-Tohoku Line from Ueno to Tokyo Station. From there, board a Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen bound for Kyoto.

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