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

The cheapest way to get from Jōetsu to Osaka is to train which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jōetsu to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs ¥15000 - ¥41000.

Is there a direct train between Jōetsu and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Jōetsu to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Kasugayama and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Joetsumyoko, Toyama and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

How far is it from Jōetsu to Osaka?

The distance between Jōetsu and Osaka is 451 km. The road distance is 446.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Jōetsu to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.

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

It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Jōetsu to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jōetsu to Osaka train from?

Jōetsu to Osaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Joetsumyoko station.

Where does the Jōetsu to Osaka train arrive?

Jōetsu to Osaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.

Can I drive from Jōetsu to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Jōetsu to Osaka is 446 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Jōetsu to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9541+ hotels available in Osaka.

Jōetsu to Osaka - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Jōetsu to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain
2. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
5h 37m
¥6,572–9,396
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kida to Kanazawabus
2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain
3. Take the bus from Fukui to Osaka Umedabus
8h 17m
¥7,844–11,829
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain [17860] Shinano Railway Kitashinano
2. Take the night bus from Nagano to Ōsaka Stationnightbus
11h 3m
¥10,879–14,830
Drive 446.1 km
1. Drive from Jōetsu to Osakacar 446.1 km
5h 48m
¥7,750–11,194
Train, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
5h 25m
¥15,776–40,600
Train, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Naoetsu to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane KIJ - UKB
6h 21m
¥46,126–99,150

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

54Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥13,281Cheapest Price

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Distance: 450.7 km
Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Kasugayama to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Joetsumyoko, Toyama, and Tsuruga in around 5h 37m.

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