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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Asakusa is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Asakusa is to fly and subway which takes 3h 34m and costs ¥12000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Asakusa?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Osaka Station station and arriving at Asakusa Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Asakusa?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Asakusa. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at 浅草 Asakusa via Shin Osaka, Tōkyō Station and 秋葉原 Akihabara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Osaka to Asakusa?

The distance between Osaka and Asakusa is 523 km. The road distance is 497.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Asakusa without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Osaka to Asakusa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Asakusa bus from?

Osaka to Asakusa bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Umeda station.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Asakusa train from?

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

Train or bus from Osaka to Asakusa?

The best way to get from Osaka to Asakusa is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥16000 and takes 8h 25m.

Where does the Osaka to Asakusa bus arrive?

Osaka to Asakusa bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where does the Osaka to Asakusa train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Asakusa?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Asakusa is 498 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Osaka to Asakusa.

Where can I stay near Asakusa?

There are 12701+ hotels available in Asakusa.

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There are 10 ways to get from Osaka to Asakusa by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Umeda to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus Jx262
8h 25m
¥2,487–15,309
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Osaka Station to Asakusa Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 30m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 497.8 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Asakusacar 497.8 km
5h 32m
¥8,637–12,475
Bus via 池袋駅東口
1. Take the bus from Osaka to Ikebukuro Station East Exitbus
10h 43m
¥10,210
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the subway from 泉岳寺 Sengakuji to 浅草 Asakusasubway
3h 34m
¥12,949–20,090
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ashiyatrain
2. Take the train from Ashiya to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the subway from 泉岳寺 Sengakuji to 浅草 Asakusasubway
4h
¥11,313–25,662
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 1m
¥16,289–36,110
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
4h 38m
¥19,003–38,782
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 22m
¥20,558–45,318

Osaka to Asakusa by bus

7Weekly Buses

8h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 523.3 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Asakusa, 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, Willer Express operates a bus from Umeda to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,300–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 34m.

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