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 ¥12000 - ¥20000.

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 station to Kita. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at 王子 Ōji via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.

How far is it from Osaka to Kita?

The distance between Osaka and Kita is 525 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 3h 34m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m 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 Kyoto station.

Train or bus from Osaka to Kita?

The best way to get from Osaka to Kita is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2600 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Osaka to Kita bus arrive?

Osaka to Kita bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

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 12911+ 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 Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 34m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Umeda to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesubus Jx262 / ...
7h 53m
¥2,680–15,857
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Ōsaka to Ikebukuro Station West Exitnightbus
7h 50m
Drive 499.6 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Kitacar 499.6 km
5h 32m
¥8,503–12,281
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
¥12,159–19,560
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4h 11m
¥12,479–51,062
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 49m
¥15,389–34,350
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 王子 Ōjitrain
5h 7m
¥23,099–51,982
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 38m
¥23,885–49,005

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

¥11,731Cheapest Price

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Distance: 525.2 km
Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kita, 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, Willer Express operates a bus from Umeda to Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,500–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 34m.

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