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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki is to bus which costs ¥10000 and takes 9h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki is to fly and train which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Ikebukuro Eki?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Ikebukuro Station West Exit station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Ikebukuro Eki?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Ikebukuro Eki. 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 Eki?

The distance between Osaka and Ikebukuro Eki is 528 km. The road distance is 494.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki 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 Eki?

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

Where do I catch the Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki train from?

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

Train or bus from Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki?

The best way to get from Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki 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 Eki bus arrive?

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

Where does the Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki.

Where can I stay near Ikebukuro Eki?

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Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Osaka to Ikebukuro Eki by train, bus, night 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
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka to Ikebukuro Station West Exitnightbus
7h 50m
¥4,500–17,000
Drive 494.5 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Ikebukuro Ekicar 494.5 km
5h 28m
¥8,596–12,417
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 46m
¥10,000
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 38m
¥13,319–20,660
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
¥11,639–29,162
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
3h 53m
¥16,439–35,390
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 26m
¥20,928–45,888
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
¥19,149–39,032

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,173Cheapest Price

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Distance: 527.9 km
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Ikebukuro Eki, 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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