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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Shinjuku is to bus which costs ¥3000 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Shinjuku is to fly which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Shinjuku?

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

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Shinjuku?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku via Kyoto and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Osaka to Shinjuku?

The distance between Osaka and Shinjuku is 534 km. The road distance is 489.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Shinjuku without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Osaka to Shinjuku, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Shinjuku bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Osaka to Shinjuku train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Osaka to Shinjuku?

The best way to get from Osaka to Shinjuku is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 6m, you could also fly, which costs ¥13000 - ¥21000 and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Osaka to Shinjuku bus arrive?

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

Where does the Osaka to Shinjuku train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Shinjuku?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Shinjuku is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Osaka to Shinjuku.

How do I get a train ticket from Osaka to Shinjuku?

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Osaka to Shinjuku - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Osaka to Shinjuku by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 52m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 6m
¥3,000–17,000
Night bus, bus
1. Take the night bus from Osaka Station to Kawaguchikonightbus Fujiyama Liner
2. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Sta. to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Fuji-Goko
14h 32m
¥7,700–49,245
Drive 489.9 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Shinjukucar 489.9 km
5h 26m
¥8,506–12,286
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 44m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 23m
¥13,839–20,910
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ashiyatrain
2. Take the train from Ashiya to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3h 49m
¥12,203–26,482
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 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 2m
¥16,529–36,480
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 11m
¥21,448–46,138
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
5h 3m
¥19,313–39,232

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,185Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.6 km
Duration: 3h 52m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Shinjuku, 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. Four other operators also service this route.

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