There are 6 ways to get from Narai-eki to Osaka by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Kyoto
best- Take the train from Kisofukushima to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 50mDrive 311.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Narai-eki to Osakacar 311.7 km
4h 34m¥4,785–6,911Train, bus
- Take the train from Kisofukushima to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the bus from Nagoya Station to Osaka WBT Umedabus
6h 29m¥5,182–7,215Train, fly
- Take the train from Narai to Shiojiritrain
- Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
3h 34mTrain
- Take the train from Kisofukushima to Nagoyatrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 1mBus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangaibus
7h 42m¥5,244–14,398
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Narai-eki to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Narai-eki to Osaka is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Narai-eki to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Narai-eki to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Narai and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Kisofukushima, Nagoya and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
The distance between Narai-eki and Osaka is 325 km. The road distance is 311.7 km.
The best way to get from Narai-eki to Osaka without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Narai-eki to Osaka, including transfers.
Narai-eki to Osaka bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Narai-eki to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kisofukushima station.
The best way to get from Narai-eki to Osaka is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Narai-eki, Japan and Osaka, Japan?
You can take a train from Narai to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Kisofukushima, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–14,000 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Matsumoto Airport to Kobe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–30,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Kisofukushima to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kisofukushima to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Narai to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Kisofukushima to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kisofukushima to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kisofukushima to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kisofukushima to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- [email protected]
- Website
- Willer Express
Bus from Nagoya Station to Osaka WBT Umeda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–4,100
- Website
- Willer Express
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–14,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Narai-eki to Osaka bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai station.
Narai-eki to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Narai-eki to Osaka is 312 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Narai-eki to Osaka.
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