What is the cheapest way to get from JR Namba to Tokyo?

The cheapest way to get from JR Namba to Tokyo is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from JR Namba to Tokyo?

The fastest way to get from JR Namba to Tokyo is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

Is there a direct bus between JR Namba and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Namba and arriving at Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 4m.

Is there a direct train between JR Namba and Tokyo?

No, there is no direct train from JR Namba to Tokyo station. However, there are services departing from JR-Namba and arriving at Tōkyō Station via Tennōji and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.

How far is it from JR Namba to Tokyo?

The distance between JR Namba and Tokyo is 534 km. The road distance is 496.3 km.

How do I travel from JR Namba to Tokyo without a car?

The best way to get from JR Namba to Tokyo without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from JR Namba to Tokyo?

It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from JR Namba to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the JR Namba to Tokyo bus from?

JR Namba to Tokyo bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from JR Namba Station OCAT.

Where do I catch the JR Namba to Tokyo train from?

JR Namba to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Tennōji station.

Train, bus or fly from JR Namba to Tokyo?

The best way to get from JR Namba to Tokyo is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥15000 and takes 8h 14m, you could also fly, which costs ¥13000 - ¥19000 and takes 3h 19m.

Where does the JR Namba to Tokyo bus arrive?

JR Namba to Tokyo bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the JR Namba to Tokyo train arrive?

JR Namba to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.

Can I drive from JR Namba to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between JR Namba to Tokyo is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from JR Namba to Tokyo.

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JR Namba to Tokyo - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 11 ways to get from JR Namba to Tokyo by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tennōji to Kyōtotrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 59m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Namba to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus Jx262
8h 14m
¥2,300–15,000
Drive 496.3 km
1. Drive from JR Namba to Tokyocar 496.3 km
5h 31m
¥8,529–12,319
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 19m
¥13,225–18,549
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 30m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
2. Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 23m
¥10,208–11,078
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from JR Namba Station OCAT to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Twinkle
9h 24m
¥4,500–18,000
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Amagasaki to Kobe-Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 15m
¥10,906–25,945
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 19m
¥15,735–35,329
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 17m
¥20,848–45,864
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
2. Take the train from Amagasaki to Kobe-Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 21m
¥18,116–37,925

JR Namba to Tokyo by foot and bus

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8h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 533.6 km
Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between JR Namba, Japan and Tokyo, Japan?

You can take a train from JR-Namba to Tōkyō Station via Tennōji, Kyōto, and Kyoto in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Namba to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,300–15,000 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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