There are 6 ways to get from Osaka to Muroto by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Gomentrain
- Take the train from Gomen to Naharitrain
7h 35mDrive 259.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Murotocar 259.9 km
4h 33m¥4,509–6,513Bus, train
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Tokushima Stationbus
- Take the train from Tokushima to Awa-Kainantrain [34769] JR Mugi
9h 25mFly, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
- Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Naharitrain
6h 45m¥34,279–72,850Bus, train via Osaka Umeda
- Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Tokushima Stationbus
- Take the train from Tokushima to Awa-Kainantrain [34769] JR Mugi
9h 32mBus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Harimayabashibus
- Take the bus from 安芸駅 to 室戸小学校通bus 安芸-ジオパーク線
9h 47m¥8,360–11,400
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Muroto is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Muroto is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Muroto. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at 室戸小学校通 via はりまや橋 and 安芸駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Muroto. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Nahari via Shin Osaka, Okayama and Gomen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
The distance between Osaka and Muroto is 397 km. The road distance is 259.9 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Muroto without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Osaka to Muroto, including transfers.
Osaka to Muroto bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ōsaka station.
Osaka to Muroto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Muroto is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Muroto, Japan?
You can take a subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to 室戸小学校通 via Nishinakajima-Minamigata, Shin Osaka, Okayama, Gomen, Nahari, and 奈半利 in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ōsaka to 室戸小学校通 via はりまや橋 and 安芸駅 in around 9h 47m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–300,000
- 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
- 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
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Gomen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Tokushima to Awa-Kainan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Tokushima to Awa-Kainan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0880-35-4961
- Website
- tosakuro.com
Train from Gomen to Nahari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Schedules at
- tosakuro.com
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Nahari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Schedules at
- tosakuro.com
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Gomen to Nahari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Nahari
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Tokushima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥3,800
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Harimayabashi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,100
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 0570-064-188
- Website
- kousokubus.jp
Bus from Osaka Umeda to Tokushima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- kousokubus.jp
- Website
- toubukoutuu.jimdofree.com
Bus from 安芸駅 to 室戸小学校通
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥130–2,000
- Schedules at
- toubukoutuu.jimdofree.com
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Muroto bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Harimayabashi station.
Osaka to Muroto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Muroto is 260 km. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Osaka to Muroto.
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