There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Sanuki by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Kosoku Tsudabus
3h 5m¥4,500Drive 174 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Sanukicar 174 km
2h 34m¥2,972–4,293Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)train
- Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Orange-Towntrain
3h 38mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Maikotrain [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
- Take the bus from Kosoku Maiko to Kosoku Tsudabus Takamatsu Express Kobe
4h 20m¥5,058–6,830Bus, train
- Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Tokushima Stationbus
- Take the train from Tokushima to Orange-Towntrain [34254] JR Kotoku / ...
5h 20m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Sanuki is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Sanuki is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Sanuki. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Kosoku Tsuda via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Sanuki. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Orange-Town via Shin Osaka, Okayama and Takamatsu(Kagawa). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
The distance between Osaka and Sanuki is 213 km. The road distance is 174 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Sanuki without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥4500.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Osaka to Sanuki, including transfers.
Osaka to Sanuki bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, depart from Ōsaka station.
Osaka to Sanuki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Sanuki is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥4500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Sanuki, Japan?
Takamatsu Express operates a bus from Ōsaka to Kosoku Tsuda every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,500 and the journey takes 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sanuki via Nishinakajima-Minamigata, Shin Osaka, Okayama, Takamatsu(Kagawa), and Orange-Town in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kitashinchi to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Orange-Town
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Tokushima to Orange-Town
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Okayama to Takamatsu(Kagawa)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Kosoku Tsuda
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
Bus from Kosoku Maiko to Kosoku Tsuda
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Kosoku Maiko to Kosoku Tsuda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Osaka to Sanuki bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, arrive at Kosoku Tsuda station.
Osaka to Sanuki train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Sanuki is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Osaka to Sanuki.
There are 596+ hotels available in Sanuki.