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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Nakano is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Nakano is to fly and subway which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Nakano?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Nakano?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Nakano. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at 中野 Nakano via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

How far is it from Osaka to Nakano?

The distance between Osaka and Nakano is 530 km. The road distance is 491.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Nakano without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Osaka to Nakano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Nakano bus from?

Osaka to Nakano bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Nakano train from?

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

Train or bus from Osaka to Nakano?

The best way to get from Osaka to Nakano is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Osaka to Nakano bus arrive?

Osaka to Nakano bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Osaka to Nakano train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Nakano?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Nakano is 491 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Osaka to Nakano.

How do I get a bus ticket from Osaka to Nakano?

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Osaka to Nakano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Osaka to Nakano by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 31m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 6m
¥3,200–17,000
Drive 491.3 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Nakanocar 491.3 km
5h 28m
¥8,220–11,872
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the subway from 大門 Daimon to 中野坂上 Nakano-sakauesubway
3h 29m
¥12,069–19,430
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 39m
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 8m
¥12,389–49,932
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 24m
¥15,829–33,540
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 Tōkyō Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 中野 Nakanotrain
5h 15m
¥22,349–51,242
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 35m
¥22,795–47,875

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

¥11,531Cheapest Price

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Distance: 530.1 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Nakano, 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, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Willer Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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