There are 3 ways to get from Ōsaka to Taiji by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tennōji to Taijitrain
4h 45m¥3,722–5,159Drive 192.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Taijicar 192.8 km
2h 51m¥3,349–4,837Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airportbus
- Take the bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta.bus Shirahama Airport Limousine Bus
6h 34m¥5,400–8,612
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Taiji is to drive which costs ¥3300 - ¥4900 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Taiji is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs ¥3300 - ¥4900.
No, there is no direct bus from Ōsaka to Taiji. However, there are services departing from Osaka and arriving at Taiji Sta. via Nanki Shirahama Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka to Taiji. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Taiji via Tennōji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Ōsaka and Taiji is 246 km. The road distance is 192.8 km.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Taiji without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Ōsaka to Taiji, including transfers.
Ōsaka to Taiji bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, depart from Osaka station.
Ōsaka to Taiji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tennōji station.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Taiji is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Taiji, Japan?
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tennōji to Taiji every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,500–4,900 and the journey takes 3h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Osaka to Taiji Sta. via Nanki Shirahama Airport in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Tennōji to Taiji
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,900
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Website
- meikobus.jp
Bus from Osaka to Nanki Shirahama Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- meikobus.jp
- Phone
- 0735-22-5101
- Website
- kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp
Bus from Nanki Shirahama Airport to Taiji Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,100
- Website
- https://kumanogobobus.nankai-nanki.jp/english/
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More Questions & Answers
Ōsaka to Taiji bus services, operated by Meiko Bus, arrive at Nanki Shirahama Airport station.
Ōsaka to Taiji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Taiji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Taiji is 193 km. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Ōsaka to Taiji.
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