There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Gōtsu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Tottoritrain Super Hakuto / ...
- Take the train from Tottori to Gotsutrain [187308] Ltd. Exp Super Oki 3 / ...
6h 18m¥6,390–8,887Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Gōtsu Stationbus Hamadado Express
7h 10m¥4,600–11,000Drive 379.7 km
- Drive from Osaka to Gōtsucar 379.7 km
5h 22m¥6,588–9,516Fly, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane ITM - IZO
- Take the train from Shinji to Gotsutrain
4h 21m¥15,939–32,110
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Gōtsu is to train which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Gōtsu is to fly and train which takes 4h 21m and costs ¥15000 - ¥33000.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Gōtsu Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Gōtsu. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Gotsu via Tottori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
The distance between Osaka and Gōtsu is 433 km. The road distance is 379.7 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Gōtsu without a car is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Osaka to Gōtsu, including transfers.
Osaka to Gōtsu bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Ōsaka station.
Osaka to Gōtsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Ōsaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Gōtsu is to train which takes 6h 18m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4600 - ¥11000 and takes 7h 10m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Gōtsu, Shimane, Japan?
You can take a train from Ōsaka to Gotsu via Tottori in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Ōsaka to Gōtsu Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,600–11,000 and the journey takes 7h 10m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Izumo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–27,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ōsaka to Tottori
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tottori to Gotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,600
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shinji to Gotsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,800
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Gōtsu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,600–11,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Gōtsu bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Gōtsu Station.
Osaka to Gōtsu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tottori station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Gōtsu is 380 km. It takes approximately 5h 22m to drive from Osaka to Gōtsu.
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