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How to get from Ueno to Kitashinjuku by metro?

From Ueno to Kitashinjuku by metro

Take one direct metro from Ueno to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward: take the Yamanote Line metro from Ueno station to Shin-Okubo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 36 min. The metro schedule from Ueno may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Kitashinjuku on the Moovit app.

36min
Metro - Yamanote Line
Walk to Kitashinjuku
Leaves from Ueno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Ueno
  • 2
    Metro - Yamanote Line
    Wait for metro
    Yamanote Line
    Inner Loop
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Shin-Okubo
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to Kitashinjuku
    Walk to
    Kitashinjuku
    780 m • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Ueno to Kitashinjuku by metro via Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line and Chuo-Sobu Local Line

To get from Ueno to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward, take the Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line metro from Ueno station to Akihabara station. Next, take the Chuo-Sobu Local Line metro from Akihabara station to Okubo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The metro schedule from Ueno may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Kitashinjuku on the Moovit app.

40min
Metro - Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
Walk to Kitashinjuku
Leaves from Ueno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Ueno
  • 2
    Metro - Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
    Wait for metro
    Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
    Ofuna Local
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Akihabara
    4 min
  • 4
    Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Wait for metro
    Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Mitaka [Local]
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Okubo
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kitashinjuku
    Walk to
    Kitashinjuku
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ueno to Kitashinjuku

The distance between Ueno, Nakano Ward and Kitashinjuku, Nakano Ward is approximately 12.84 km, which can typically be travelled in 36 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ueno to Kitashinjuku by metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Nakano Ward – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Metro schedule from Ueno to Kitashinjuku

To check the metro schedule from Ueno to Kitashinjuku using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Ueno) and destination (Kitashinjuku), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest metro schedules.

Alternative route from Ueno to Kitashinjuku by metro via Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line and Chuo-Sobu Local Line

To get from Ueno to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward, take the Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line metro from Ueno station to Akihabara station. Next, take the Chuo-Sobu Local Line metro from Akihabara station to Okubo station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 40 min. The metro schedule from Ueno may change. We recommend you check the updated metro schedule to Kitashinjuku on the Moovit app.

40min
Metro - Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
Walk to Kitashinjuku
Leaves from Ueno

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Ueno
  • 2
    Metro - Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
    Wait for metro
    Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line
    Ofuna Local
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Akihabara
    4 min
  • 4
    Metro - Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Wait for metro
    Chuo-Sobu Local Line
    Mitaka [Local]
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Okubo
    20 min
  • 6
    Walk to Kitashinjuku
    Walk to
    Kitashinjuku
    470 m • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ueno to Kitashinjuku?

    The fastest way takes 36 minutes, using Metro line Yamanote Line.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ueno to Kitashinjuku?

    The alternative route takes 40 minutes, using Metro line Keihin-Tohoku-Negishi Line, Metro line Chuo-Sobu Local Line.

  • Is there a direct metro between Ueno and Kitashinjuku?

    Yes, there’s a direct metro going from Ueno in Bunkyo Ward to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward in 36 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Ueno to Kitashinjuku?

    The Yamanote Line metro line goes from Inner Loop station near Ueno in Bunkyo Ward to Shin-Okubo station near Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward.

  • How long does it take to travel from Ueno to Kitashinjuku by metro?

    The total travel time between Ueno in Bunkyo Ward and Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward by metro is about 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Ueno to get to Kitashinjuku?

    Get on the Yamanote Line metro from the Inner Loop station near Ueno in Bunkyo Ward.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Ueno and Kitashinjuku?

    Get off the metro at the Shin-Okubo station, which is closest to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward.

  • When is the first metro from Ueno to Kitashinjuku?

    The first metro from Ueno in Bunkyo Ward to Kitashinjuku in Nakano Ward is Osaki - Osaki. It leaves the Ueno station at 9:06 AM.