There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Awa by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Donaribus
2h 58m¥8,727–11,407Drive 158.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Awacar 158.5 km
2h 20m¥2,659–3,840Train, bus via Nishi-Oe
- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Maikotrain
- Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Stationbus
- Take the train from Tokushima to Nishi-Oetrain
4h 38mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
- Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Stationbus
- Take the train from Tokushima to Awa-Kawashimatrain
4hBus, train
- Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Tokushima Stationbus
- Take the train from Tokushima to Nishi-Oetrain [34565] JR Tokushima / ...
4h 24m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Awa is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Awa is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Awa. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Donari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Osaka and Awa is 177 km. The road distance is 158.5 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Awa without a car is to bus which takes 2h 58m and costs ¥8500 - ¥12000.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Osaka to Awa, including transfers.
Osaka to Awa bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ōsaka station.
Osaka to Awa bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Donari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Awa is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Osaka to Awa.
There are 142+ hotels available in Awa.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Awa, Tokushima, Japan?
JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Ōsaka to Donari twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–5,000 and the journey takes 2h 48m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kitashinchi to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tokushima to Nishi-Oe
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tokushima to Awa-Kawashima
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tokushima to Nishi-Oe
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Donari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,000
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- Phone
- 088-664-6030
- Website
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-064-188
- Website
- kousokubus.jp
Bus from Osaka Umeda to Tokushima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- kousokubus.jp
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