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

The cheapest way to get from Kokura to Osaka is to train which costs ¥7000 - ¥10000 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kokura to Osaka is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.

Is there a direct bus between Kokura and Osaka?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Kokura Station Shinkansen Gate station and arriving at WTB Osaka Umeda. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Kokura and Osaka?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kokura and arriving at Shin Osaka. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Kokura to Osaka?

The distance between Kokura and Osaka is 495 km. The road distance is 526.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kokura to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥7000 - ¥10000.

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

The train from Kokura to Shin Osaka takes 2h 16m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Kokura to Osaka bus from?

Kokura to Osaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Kokura Station Shinkansen Gate.

Where do I catch the Kokura to Osaka train from?

Kokura to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kokura station.

Where does the Kokura to Osaka bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kokura to Osaka train arrive?

Kokura to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Kokura to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kokura to Osaka is 527 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Kokura to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9546+ hotels available in Osaka.

Kokura to Osaka - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kokura to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Osakatrain Sakura / ...
2h 16m
¥7,000–10,000
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Kokura Station Shinkansen Gate to WTB Osaka Umedanightbus Jh1651 / ...
9h 12m
¥4,400–17,000
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kokura to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus Okayama to Osaka
5h 20m
¥8,310–10,211
Drive 526.6 km
1. Drive from Kokura to Osakacar 526.6 km
6h 47m
¥9,135–13,195
Train via Onomichi
1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Onomichitrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Shin Onomichi to Shin Osakatrain Kodama
4h 44m
¥7,454–10,382
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3h 7m
¥12,533–20,997
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
2. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
5h 7m
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
5h 5m
¥15,741–27,729

Kokura to Osaka by train

410Weekly Trains

2h 16mAverage Duration

¥7,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.7 km
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Kokura, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokura to Shin Osaka hourly. Tickets cost ¥7,000–10,000 and the journey takes 2h 16m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a vehicle from Kokura Station Shinkansen Gate to WTB Osaka Umeda twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,400–17,000 and the journey takes 9h 12m.

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