What is the cheapest way to get from Chūō to Osaka Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Chūō to Osaka Castle is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chūō to Osaka Castle?

The fastest way to get from Chūō to Osaka Castle is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Chūō and Osaka Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Chūō station to Osaka Castle. However, there are services departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit and arriving at Umeda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Chūō and Osaka Castle?

No, there is no direct train from Chūō station to Osaka Castle. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Ōsakajōkōen via Kyōto and Ōsaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Chūō to Osaka Castle?

The distance between Chūō and Osaka Castle is 526 km. The road distance is 492.4 km.

How do I travel from Chūō to Osaka Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Chūō to Osaka Castle without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 47m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Chūō to Osaka Castle?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Chūō to Osaka Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chūō to Osaka Castle bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Chūō to Osaka Castle train from?

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

Train or bus from Chūō to Osaka Castle?

The best way to get from Chūō to Osaka Castle is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 5m.

Where does the Chūō to Osaka Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Chūō to Osaka Castle train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Chūō to Osaka Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Chūō to Osaka Castle is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Chūō to Osaka Castle.

Where can I stay near Osaka Castle?

There are 9566+ hotels available in Osaka Castle.

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There are 10 ways to get from Chūō to Osaka Castle by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
3h 47m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umedabus Jx261
8h 5m
¥2,400–16,121
Drive 492.4 km
1. Drive from Chūō to Osaka Castlecar 492.4 km
5h 36m
¥8,481–12,249
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Hotarugaike to Ōsakatrain
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Ōsakajōkōentrain
3h 28m
¥13,040–20,283
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 38m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsuruhashitrain Urban Liner / ...
8h 33m
¥10,185–11,420
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Osakajokitazumetrain
4h 24m
¥11,420–28,943
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station 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
4h 14m
¥16,693–34,205
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Osakajokitazumetrain
5h 22m
¥19,230–38,564
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Osakajokitazumetrain
5h 42m
¥22,610–47,593

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,062Cheapest Price

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Distance: 526 km
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Chūō, Tokyo, Japan and Osaka Castle, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Osaka Castle via Kyoto, Kyōto, Ōsaka, and Ōsakajōkōen in around 3h 47m. 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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