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

The cheapest way to get from Ginza to Osaka is to bus which costs ¥2700 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ginza to Osaka is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Ginza and Osaka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Ginza and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Ginza station to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Ōsaka via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Ginza to Osaka?

The distance between Ginza and Osaka is 519 km. The road distance is 491.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ginza to Osaka without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Ginza to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ginza to Osaka bus from?

Ginza to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Ginza to Osaka train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Ginza to Osaka?

The best way to get from Ginza to Osaka is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 33m, you could also fly, which costs ¥13000 - ¥20000 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Ginza to Osaka bus arrive?

Ginza to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal.

Where does the Ginza to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Ginza to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Ginza to Osaka is 492 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Ginza to Osaka.

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

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There are 11 ways to get from Ginza to Osaka 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 JR Kyoto Line / ...
3h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminalbus
8h 33m
¥2,700–13,000
Drive 491.8 km
1. Drive from Ginza to Osakacar 491.8 km
5h 32m
¥7,522–10,865
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 23m
¥13,035–19,499
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 7m
Bus via Shibuya station
1. Take the bus from Shibuya station to Osakabus
9h 23m
¥10,188–10,219
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 to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
4h
¥12,295–37,899
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
3h 56m
¥15,663–40,165
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 to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
4h 48m
¥21,080–33,765
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 50m
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
5h 29m
¥26,105–55,149

Ginza to Osaka by bus

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Distance: 519.5 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Ginza, Tokyo, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Ōsaka via Kyoto and Kyōto in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 33m. Three other operators also service this route.

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