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

The cheapest way to get from Edo to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 48m.

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 48m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

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 Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. 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 10m.

How far is it from Edo to Osaka?

The distance between Edo and Osaka is 531 km. The road distance is 506.1 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 via Kyoto which takes 4h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

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 via Kyoto which takes 4h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2500 - ¥16000 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 9500+ hotels available in Osaka.

Edo to Osaka - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Edo to Osaka by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umedabus Jx261
9h 16m
¥2,540–15,470
Drive 506.1 km
1. Drive from Edo to Osakacar 506.1 km
5h 48m
¥8,735–12,617
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 48m
¥13,310–18,640
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 59m
Bus via 新宿 Shinjuku
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Stationbus Twinkle
11h 3m
¥6,910–14,540
Subway, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, 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 Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4. Take the train from Ashiya to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
4h 19m
¥11,660–26,190
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
4h 3m
¥16,470–37,320
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 20m

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.2 km
Duration: 4h 10m

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 Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umeda once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–15,000 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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