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

The cheapest way to get from Kita to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kita to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Kita and Osaka?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ikebukuro Station West Exit station and arriving at Ōsaka. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Kita and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Kita to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from 王子 Ōji and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

How far is it from Kita to Osaka?

The distance between Kita and Osaka is 525 km. The road distance is 497.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kita to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Kita to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kita to Osaka bus from?

Kita to Osaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where do I catch the Kita to Osaka train from?

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

Train or bus from Kita to Osaka?

The best way to get from Kita to Osaka is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 38m.

Where does the Kita to Osaka bus arrive?

Kita to Osaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Umeda station.

Where does the Kita to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kita to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kita to Osaka is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Kita to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9622+ hotels available in Osaka.

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There are 10 ways to get from Kita to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 48m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Umedabus Jx263 / ...
8h 38m
¥2,885–16,310
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Ikebukuro Station West Exit to Ōsakanightbus
7h 41m
Drive 497.7 km
1. Drive from Kita to Osakacar 497.7 km
5h 39m
¥8,366–12,084
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 王子 Ōji to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 40m
¥12,178–19,593
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from 王子 Ōji to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3h 58m
¥12,598–51,203
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3h 52m
¥15,408–34,382
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 王子 Ōji to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
5h 7m
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 1m
¥20,213–44,127
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 46m
¥25,298–51,343

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

217Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥11,586Cheapest Price

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Distance: 525.2 km
Duration: 3h 48m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Umeda twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,700–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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