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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Osaka is to fly and train which costs ¥50000 - ¥100000 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Osaka is to fly and train which takes 15h 30m and costs ¥50000 - ¥100000.

How far is it from Melbourne to Osaka?

The distance between Melbourne and Osaka is 8148 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 39m to get from Melbourne to Osaka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Osaka?

Osaka is 2h behind Melbourne. It is currently 3:40 PM in Melbourne and 1:40 PM in Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9526+ hotels available in Osaka.

Melbourne to Osaka - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Osaka by plane or train

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Fly to Osaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MEL - ITM
15h 39m
¥88,526–173,626
Fly to Kansai International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane MEL - KIX
2. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
15h 30m
¥54,176–99,376
Fly to Kobe
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kobe (UKB)plane MEL - UKB
17h 32m
¥68,946–224,236
Fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane MEL - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
16h 55m
Fly to Takamatsu Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Takamatsu Airport (TAK)plane MEL - TAK
2. Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain
3. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
19h 20m
¥67,276–188,926
Fly to Okayama Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Okayama Airport (OKJ)plane MEL - OKJ
2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain
20h 19m
¥55,876–187,176
Fly to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane MEL - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain
17h 49m

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

21Weekly Planes

14h 34mAverage Duration

¥69,880Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,147.9 km
Duration: 15h 39m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Osaka, Japan?

Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, and two other airlines fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) 3 times a day.

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