What is the cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro?

The cheapest way to get from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro?

The fastest way to get from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Namba (Station) and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from JR Namba Station OCAT station and arriving at Ikebukuro Station West Exit station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Namba (Station) and Ikebukuro?

No, there is no direct train from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at 池袋 Ikebukuro via Shin Osaka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.

How far is it from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro?

The distance between Namba (Station) and Ikebukuro is 538 km. The road distance is 498.5 km.

How do I travel from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro without a car?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro bus from?

Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from JR Namba Station OCAT.

Where do I catch the Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro train from?

Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.

Train or bus from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro?

The best way to get from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥15000 and takes 9h 32m.

Where does the Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro bus arrive?

Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro train arrive?

Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro?

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Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and night bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Namba (Station) to Ikebukuro by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 59m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from JR Namba Station OCAT to Ikebukuro Station West Exitnightbus
8h 10m
¥4,500–16,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Namba Station OCAT to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Twinkle
9h 32m
¥7,010–14,150
Drive 498.5 km
1. Drive from Namba (Station) to Ikebukurocar 498.5 km
5h 32m
¥8,648–12,491
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
3h 48m
¥13,515–20,879
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International 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 Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
4h 46m
¥11,696–26,275
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 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 3m
¥16,635–36,609
Bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the bus from JR Namba to Naruto Koenguchibus
2. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 47m
¥22,280–46,450
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 Uenotrain
5. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
5h 39m
¥19,206–39,145

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 537.9 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Namba (Station), Japan and Ikebukuro, Tokyo, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from JR Namba Station OCAT to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–14,000 and the journey takes 9h 24m.

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