What is the cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is to bus which costs ¥10000 and takes 9h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is to train and fly which takes 3h 30m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Ikebukuro (Station) and Ōsaka (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ikebukuro Station East Exit station and arriving at Osaka. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Ikebukuro (Station) and Ōsaka (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station). However, there are services departing from 池袋 Ikebukuro and arriving at Ōsaka via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.

How far is it from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

The distance between Ikebukuro (Station) and Ōsaka (Station) is 533 km. The road distance is 494.5 km.

How do I travel from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) bus from?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Ikebukuro Station East Exit.

Where do I catch the Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) train from?

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

Train or bus from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

The best way to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) bus arrive?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Osaka station.

Where does the Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) train arrive?

Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station).

Where can I stay near Ōsaka (Station)?

There are 9606+ hotels available in Ōsaka (Station).

Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 45m
Night bus via Osaka WBT Umeda
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Ikebukuro West Exit No.4 to Osaka WBT Umedanightbus Sy157
8h 53m
¥5,000–17,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Osakabus
9h 27m
¥10,000
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Ikebukuro Station West Exit to Ōsakanightbus
7h 58m
Drive 494.5 km
1. Drive from Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)car 494.5 km
5h 36m
¥8,575–12,386
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 30m
¥13,225–20,551
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 池袋 Ikebukuro to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain
4h 8m
¥11,555–29,061
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
3h 47m
¥16,415–35,390
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 Ōsakatrain
5h 21m
¥22,665–47,741
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 10m
¥19,130–38,535

Ikebukuro (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) by foot and night bus

7Weekly Services

8h 53mAverage Duration

¥5,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 532.9 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Ikebukuro (Station), Japan and Ōsaka (Station), Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osaka every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Keio Dentetsu Bus operates a bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Osaka once daily. Tickets cost ¥10,000 and the journey takes 9h 13m.

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