There are 8 ways to get from Osaka to Suwa by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Kyoto
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain Shinano 23 / ...
5h 8mDrive 347.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Suwacar 347.3 km
4h 56m¥5,966–8,618Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
6h 56m¥6,268–15,682Train, train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport
- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ashiyatrain
- Take the train from Ashiya to Sannomiyatrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kami-Suwatrain
4h¥23,983–35,132Train
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain Kodama / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain Shinano 23 / ...
5h 27mBus via Kobuchizawa
- Take the bus from Osaka Station to Chuo-do Kobuchizawabus Crystal Liner
9h 16m¥8,000–10,600Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain
6h 15m¥16,539–24,510Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwatrain
6h 41m¥14,903–30,082
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Suwa is to drive which costs ¥5500 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Suwa is to train and fly which takes 4h and costs ¥24000 - ¥36000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Kyoto, Nagoya and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Osaka and Suwa is 366 km. The road distance is 347.3 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Suwa without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 5h 8m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Osaka to Suwa, including transfers.
Osaka to Suwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai station.
Osaka to Suwa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Suwa is to train via Kyoto which takes 5h 8m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥16000 and takes 6h 56m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Suwa, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kami-Suwa via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Shiojiri in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai to Matsumoto Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–15,000 and the journey takes 5h 50m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥45,000–200,000
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥48,000–220,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥12,000–19,000
- Website
- skymark.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Tokyo International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10,000–18,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Kobe to Matsumoto Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥19,000–29,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Shin Osaka to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ashiya
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Ashiya to Sannomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥210–300
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥380–550
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Shinjuku Station to Kami-Suwa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,700–3,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–15,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-001631
- Website
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Station to Chuo-do Kobuchizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Schedules at
- kintetsu-bus.co.jp
- Day Bus
- ¥7,500–9,000
- Night Bus
- ¥8,500–10,000
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Suwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Osaka to Suwa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Suwa is 347 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Osaka to Suwa.
There are 209+ hotels available in Suwa.