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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Chūō is to night train which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Chūō is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs ¥12000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Chūō?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal station and arriving at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Chūō?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Osaka to Chūō?

The distance between Osaka and Chūō is 521 km. The road distance is 493.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Chūō without a car is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Osaka to Chūō, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Chūō bus from?

Osaka to Chūō bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Chūō train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Osaka to Chūō?

The best way to get from Osaka to Chūō is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 31m, you could also fly, which costs ¥12000 - ¥21000 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Osaka to Chūō bus arrive?

Osaka to Chūō bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Osaka to Chūō train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Chūō?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Osaka to Chūō?

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Where can I stay near Chūō?

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Osaka to Chūō - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus
8h 31m
¥2,300–17,000
Night train
1. Take the night train from Ōsaka to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Izumo / ...
6h 58m
¥7,500–11,000
Drive 493.5 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Chūōcar 493.5 km
5h 28m
¥8,578–12,391
Bus via 池袋 Ikebukuro
1. Take the bus from Osaka to Ikebukuro Station East Exitbus
10h 5m
¥10,200–10,240
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 2m
¥12,939–20,110
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3h 41m
¥11,259–28,612
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 9m
¥16,539–34,110
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
4h 50m
¥20,548–45,338
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 54m
¥19,059–38,812

Osaka to Chūō by bus

64Weekly Buses

8h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 521.4 km
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Chūō, Tokyo, 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, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 31m. Three other operators also service this route.

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