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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Ikebukuro is to bus which costs ¥4500 - ¥17000 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Ikebukuro is to fly and train which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥12000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Ikebukuro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osaka and arriving at Ikebukuro Station East Exit station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Ikebukuro?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Ikebukuro. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at 池袋 Ikebukuro via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Osaka to Ikebukuro?

The distance between Osaka and Ikebukuro is 528 km. The road distance is 494.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Ikebukuro without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 36m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Osaka to Ikebukuro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Ikebukuro bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Osaka to Ikebukuro train from?

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

Train or bus from Osaka to Ikebukuro?

The best way to get from Osaka to Ikebukuro is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, which costs ¥3300 - ¥13000 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Osaka to Ikebukuro bus arrive?

Osaka to Ikebukuro bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Osaka to Ikebukuro train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Ikebukuro?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Ikebukuro is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Osaka to Ikebukuro.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro?

There are 12854+ hotels available in Ikebukuro.

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

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

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 36m
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 14m
¥3,310–12,250
Drive 494.9 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Ikebukurocar 494.9 km
5h 29m
¥8,520–12,306
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
3h 33m
¥12,279–20,710
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 45m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka to Ikebukuro Station East Exitbus
9h 39m
¥4,500–17,000
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
4h 17m
¥12,599–57,212
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 Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Nipporitrain
3h 50m
¥16,439–36,390
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 Uenotrain
4. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
5h 10m
¥22,149–34,032
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 44m
¥24,005–52,155

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

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1h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 527.9 km
Duration: 3h 36m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 6m.

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