There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Izumo-taisha by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO)plane ITM - IZO
2h 31m¥19,439–36,010Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Izumoshi Stationbus Izumo Express Osaka / ...
7h¥2,800–10,000Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Izumoshitrain [186843] Ltd. Exp Yakumo 15 / ...
6h 59m¥5,685–8,016Night bus
- Take the night bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Izumo Taisha Bus Terminalnightbus Izumo Dream Osaka Kyoto
7h 51m¥2,800–10,000Drive 318.6 km
- Drive from Osaka to Izumo-taishacar 318.6 km
4h 42m¥5,527–7,984
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Izumo-taisha is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Izumo-taisha is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥19000 - ¥36000.
Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal station and arriving at Izumo Taisha Bus Terminal. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Izumo-taisha. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Izumotaishamae via Shin Osaka, Okayama, Dentetsuizumoshi and Kawato. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Osaka and Izumo-taisha is 275 km. The road distance is 318.6 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Izumo-taisha without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs ¥5500 - ¥8000.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Osaka to Izumo-taisha, including transfers.
Osaka to Izumo-taisha bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal.
Osaka to Izumo-taisha train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Izumo-taisha is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs ¥19000 - ¥36000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥5500 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 59m, you could also bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥10000 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Izumo-taisha, Japan?
Japan Airlines flies from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Izumo Airport (IZO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Izumo-taisha via Nishinakajima-Minamigata, Shin Osaka, Okayama, Dentetsuizumoshi, Kawato, and Izumotaishamae in around 6h 59m.
- 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
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Izumoshi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,500
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-010-666
- Website
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Izumoshi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–10,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
Night bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Izumo Taisha Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–10,000
- Schedules at
- chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.hp.transer.com
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Izumo-taisha bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Izumoshi Station.
Osaka to Izumo-taisha train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Izumo-taisha is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Osaka to Izumo-taisha.
There are 65+ hotels available in Izumo-taisha.