What is the cheapest way to get from Arakawa to Osaka?

The cheapest way to get from Arakawa to Osaka is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arakawa to Osaka?

The fastest way to get from Arakawa to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Arakawa and Osaka?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ueno Station station and arriving at Osaka Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Arakawa and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Arakawa to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from 三河島 Mikawashima and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Arakawa to Osaka?

The distance between Arakawa and Osaka is 523 km. The road distance is 498.3 km.

How do I travel from Arakawa to Osaka without a car?

The best way to get from Arakawa to Osaka without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Arakawa to Osaka?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Arakawa to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arakawa to Osaka bus from?

Arakawa to Osaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Arakawa to Osaka train from?

Arakawa to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Arakawa to Osaka?

The best way to get from Arakawa to Osaka is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, which costs ¥2300 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 37m.

Where does the Arakawa to Osaka bus arrive?

Arakawa to Osaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Umeda station.

Where does the Arakawa to Osaka train arrive?

Arakawa to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Arakawa to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Arakawa to Osaka is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Arakawa to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9521+ hotels available in Osaka.

Arakawa to Osaka - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Arakawa to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 48m
Bus via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umedabus Jx261
8h 37m
¥2,360–16,285
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ueno Station to Osaka Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 38m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 498.3 km
1. Drive from Arakawa to Osakacar 498.3 km
5h 41m
¥8,652–12,497
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 35m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Osakabus
11h 2m
¥10,210
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 26m
¥13,143–20,468
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Ashiyatrain
4. Take the train from Ashiya to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
3h 57m
¥11,493–26,018
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3h 36m
¥16,317–36,120
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Mikawashima to Takahamatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4h 49m
¥18,470–37,624
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
4h 58m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 522.6 km
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Arakawa, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umeda once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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