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

The cheapest way to get from Edo to Osaka is to bus which costs ¥3000 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edo to Osaka is to subway and train and fly which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Edo and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Edo to Osaka. However, there are services departing from 見沼代親水公園駅前 and arriving at Umeda via Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Edo and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Edo to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via 日暮里 Nippori, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Edo to Osaka?

The distance between Edo and Osaka is 531 km. The road distance is 506.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Edo to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Edo to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edo to Osaka bus from?

Edo to Osaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where do I catch the Edo to Osaka train from?

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

Train or bus from Edo to Osaka?

The best way to get from Edo to Osaka is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 16m.

Where does the Edo to Osaka bus arrive?

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

Where does the Edo to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edo to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Edo to Osaka is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Edo to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9462+ hotels available in Osaka.

Edo to Osaka - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

How to get fromEdo to Osaka

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 10 ways to get from Edo to Osaka by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Umedabus Jx263 / ...
9h 16m
¥3,040–13,470
Drive 506.2 km
1. Drive from Edo to Osakacar 506.2 km
5h 48m
¥8,682–12,540
Subway, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the subway from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen to 日暮里 Nipporisubway
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 58m
¥13,320–19,877
Bus via 新宿 Shinjuku
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Stationbus Twinkle
11h 3m
¥6,910–14,627
Subway, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the subway from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen to 日暮里 Nipporisubway
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4h 16m
¥12,690–52,387
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 10m
¥16,870–42,507
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Nippori to Takahamatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 15m
¥22,640–52,017
Subway, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen to 日暮里 Nipporisubway
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
4. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
5h 25m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
6h 4m
¥26,390–55,527

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,090Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Launch map view

Distance: 531 km
Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Edo, Saitama, 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 Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Umeda twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,700–13,000 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.