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

The cheapest way to get from Nihonbashi to Osaka is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nihonbashi to Osaka is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Nihonbashi and Osaka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Nihonbashi and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Nihonbashi station to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Nihonbashi to Osaka?

The distance between Nihonbashi and Osaka is 516 km. The road distance is 493.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nihonbashi to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Nihonbashi to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nihonbashi to Osaka bus from?

Nihonbashi to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Nihonbashi to Osaka train from?

Nihonbashi to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train, bus or fly from Nihonbashi to Osaka?

The best way to get from Nihonbashi to Osaka is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 46m, you could also fly, which costs ¥13000 - ¥20000 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Nihonbashi to Osaka bus arrive?

Nihonbashi to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal.

Where does the Nihonbashi to Osaka train arrive?

Nihonbashi to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Nihonbashi to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Nihonbashi to Osaka is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Nihonbashi to Osaka.

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Nihonbashi to Osaka - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Nihonbashi to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 23m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminalbus
8h 46m
¥2,700–13,000
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu Street to Osaka Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker / ...
8h 20m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 493.5 km
1. Drive from Nihonbashi to Osakacar 493.5 km
5h 33m
¥8,433–12,181
Night bus via Umeda
1. Take the nightbus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu Underground A to Umedanightbus Jx291 / ...
8h 38m
¥5,500–9,500
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 35m
¥13,050–19,514
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3h 53m
¥12,420–52,024
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 7m
¥16,663–40,165
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4h 37m
¥23,190–52,874
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
5h 2m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
5h 41m
¥26,120–55,164

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,046Cheapest Price

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Distance: 516.3 km
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 33m. Willer Express also services this route twice daily.

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