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

The cheapest way to get from Harajuku to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harajuku to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 4h 49m and costs ¥14000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct bus between Harajuku and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Harajuku station to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from JR Hachioji Station North Gate and arriving at Ōsaka Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Harajuku and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Harajuku to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from 高麗川 Komagawa and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Hachioji, Shin Yokohama and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.

How far is it from Harajuku to Osaka?

The distance between Harajuku and Osaka is 558 km. The road distance is 489.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Harajuku to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Harajuku to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harajuku to Osaka bus from?

Harajuku to Osaka bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from JR Hachioji Station North Gate.

Where do I catch the Harajuku to Osaka train from?

Harajuku to Osaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 高麗川 Komagawa station.

Train or bus from Harajuku to Osaka?

The best way to get from Harajuku to Osaka is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥15000 and takes 10h 19m.

Where does the Harajuku to Osaka bus arrive?

Harajuku to Osaka bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Ōsaka Station.

Where does the Harajuku to Osaka train arrive?

Harajuku to Osaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 八王子 Hachiōji station.

Can I drive from Harajuku to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Harajuku to Osaka is 490 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Harajuku to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9541+ hotels available in Osaka.

Harajuku to Osaka - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Harajuku to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain
2. Take the train from Hachioji to Shin-Yokohamatrain Jh
3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Kyototrain
4. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
5h 5m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Hachiōji Station South Exit to Osaka WBT Umedanightbus Np181
11h 21m
¥5,546–16,725
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Hachioji Station North Gate to Ōsaka Stationbus Twinkle
10h 19m
¥7,046–14,725
Drive 489.6 km
1. Drive from Harajuku to Osakacar 489.6 km
6h 4m
¥8,505–12,285
Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 川越 Kawagoetrain
2. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 和光市 Wakoshitrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
4h 49m
¥14,716–22,121
Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 川越 Kawagoetrain
2. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 和光市 Wakoshitrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4. Take the train from Ashiya to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
5h 21m
¥13,066–27,671
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
5h 6m
¥17,216–37,601
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 川越 Kawagoetrain
2. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain
3. Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 上野 Uenotrain
4. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
5. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
6. Take the train from Ashiya to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
6h 21m
¥20,096–39,821
Train, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from 高麗川 Komagawa to 川越 Kawagoetrain
2. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 和光市 Wakoshitrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
4. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
7h
¥24,336–48,871

Harajuku to Osaka by train and night bus

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11h 21mAverage Duration

¥5,546Cheapest Price

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Distance: 557.6 km
Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from 高麗川 Komagawa to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Hachioji, Shin Yokohama, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from JR Hachioji Station North Gate to Ōsaka Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–14,000 and the journey takes 8h 33m.

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