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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Namba is to train which costs ¥90 - ¥210 and takes 5 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Namba is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs ¥2000 - ¥2400.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Namba?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ōsaka and arriving at JR Namba. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Namba?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kitahama and arriving at Nihonbashi. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Osaka to Namba?

The distance between Osaka and Namba is 3 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Namba without a car is to train which takes 5 min and costs ¥90 - ¥210.

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

The train from Kitahama to Nihonbashi takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Namba bus from?

Osaka to Namba bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ōsaka station.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Namba train from?

Osaka to Namba train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, depart from Kitahama station.

Train or bus from Osaka to Namba?

The best way to get from Osaka to Namba is to train which takes 5 min and costs ¥90 - ¥210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥1200 - ¥1700 and takes 15 min.

Where does the Osaka to Namba bus arrive?

Osaka to Namba bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at JR Namba station.

Where does the Osaka to Namba train arrive?

Osaka to Namba train services, operated by Hankyu Railway, arrive at Nihonbashi station.

Where can I stay near Namba?

There are 9599+ hotels available in Namba.

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Distance: 2.9 km
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Namba, Japan?

Hankyu Railway operates a train from Kitahama to Nihonbashi every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥160–210 and the journey takes 5 min. JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) also services this route every 15 minutes. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Ōsaka to JR Namba every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,200–1,700 and the journey takes 15 min. Nankai Bus also services this route once daily.

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