What is the cheapest way to get from Namba to Shinjuku?

The cheapest way to get from Namba to Shinjuku is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Namba to Shinjuku?

The fastest way to get from Namba to Shinjuku is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥14000 - ¥22000.

Is there a direct bus between Namba and Shinjuku?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from JR Namba Station OCAT station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Namba and Shinjuku?

No, there is no direct train from Namba to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Namba and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku via Shin Osaka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.

How far is it from Namba to Shinjuku?

The distance between Namba and Shinjuku is 543 km. The road distance is 492.9 km.

How do I travel from Namba to Shinjuku without a car?

The best way to get from Namba to Shinjuku without a car is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Namba to Shinjuku?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Namba to Shinjuku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Namba to Shinjuku bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Namba to Shinjuku train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Namba to Shinjuku?

The best way to get from Namba to Shinjuku is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥19000 and takes 9h 24m, you could also fly, which costs ¥14000 - ¥22000 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Namba to Shinjuku bus arrive?

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

Where does the Namba to Shinjuku train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Namba to Shinjuku?

Yes, the driving distance between Namba to Shinjuku is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Namba to Shinjuku.

How do I get a bus ticket from Namba to Shinjuku?

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Where can I stay near Shinjuku?

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Namba to Shinjuku - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Namba to Shinjuku 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 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from JR Namba Station OCAT to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Twinkle
9h 24m
¥4,500–19,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalnightbus Be285 / ...
10h 23m
¥4,708–16,244
Drive 492.9 km
1. Drive from Namba to Shinjukucar 492.9 km
5h 28m
¥8,552–12,352
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 23m
¥14,009–21,098
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
4h 23m
¥12,216–26,525
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 2m
¥16,699–36,668
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 24m
¥21,658–46,444
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
5. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shinjuku Stationtrain
5h 37m
¥19,326–39,275

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

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1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 542.8 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Namba, Japan and Shinjuku, 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. Willer Express also services this route twice daily.

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