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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Kita is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Kita is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Kita?

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 Kita?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Kita. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at 王子 Ōji via Shin Osaka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Osaka to Kita?

The distance between Osaka and Kita is 531 km. The road distance is 499.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Kita without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Osaka to Kita, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kita bus from?

Osaka to Kita bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Umeda station.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Kita train from?

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

Train or bus from Osaka to Kita?

The best way to get from Osaka to Kita is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2400 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Osaka to Kita bus arrive?

Osaka to Kita bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where does the Osaka to Kita train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Kita?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Kita is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Osaka to Kita.

Where can I stay near Kita?

There are 12701+ hotels available in Kita.

Osaka to Kita - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Osaka to Kita by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 42m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Umeda to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exitbus Jx262
7h 53m
¥2,480–15,432
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka to Ikebukuro Station West Exitnightbus
7h 50m
Drive 499.6 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Kitacar 499.6 km
5h 32m
¥8,667–12,519
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 王子 Ōjitrain
3h 32m
¥13,199–20,510
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ashiyatrain
2. Take the train from Ashiya to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 王子 Ōjitrain
3h 58m
¥11,563–26,082
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 51m
¥16,389–36,350
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 20m
¥20,808–45,738
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
4h 54m
¥19,143–39,052

Osaka to Kita by bus and train

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7h 53mAverage Duration

¥2,480Cheapest Price

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Distance: 531.3 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Umeda to Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,300–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 34m.

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