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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kamikōchi is to bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥14000 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kamikōchi is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs ¥4000 - ¥14000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Kamikōchi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Umeda and arriving at Kamikochi Bus Terminal. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Kamikōchi?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Kamikōchi. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Takayama via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Osaka to Kamikōchi?

The distance between Osaka and Kamikōchi is 335 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Kamikōchi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs ¥4000 - ¥14000.

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

The bus from Umeda to Kamikochi Bus Terminal takes 6h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kamikōchi bus from?

Osaka to Kamikōchi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Umeda station.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kamikōchi train from?

Osaka to Kamikōchi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Osaka to Kamikōchi?

The best way to get from Osaka to Kamikōchi is to bus which takes 6h 5m and costs ¥4000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 38m.

Where does the Osaka to Kamikōchi bus arrive?

Osaka to Kamikōchi bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Kamikochi Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Osaka to Kamikōchi train arrive?

Osaka to Kamikōchi train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takayama station.

Where can I stay near Kamikōchi?

There are 331+ hotels available in Kamikōchi.

Osaka to Kamikōchi - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and night bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Osaka to Kamikōchi by bus, train, or night bus

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Bus
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1. Take the bus from Umeda to Kamikochi Bus Terminalbus
6h 5m
¥4,000–14,000
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takayamatrain Hida 25
6h 38m
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Osaka Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalnightbus Takayama
7h 55m
¥9,651–15,034

Osaka to Kamikōchi by bus and foot

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6h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334.7 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kamikōchi, Nagano, Japan?

ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Umeda to Kamikochi Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,000–14,000 and the journey takes 6h 5m. Alternatively, JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takayama once daily, and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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