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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Tianjin is to car ferry and train which costs ¥950 - ¥1400 and takes 2 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Tianjin is to fly and train which takes 9h 30m and costs ¥1900 - ¥4500.

How far is it from Osaka to Tianjin?

The distance between Osaka and Tianjin is 2019 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Tianjin without a car is to car ferry and train via Jinan which takes 2 days 6h and costs ¥1300 - ¥1700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Osaka to Tianjin, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Osaka and Tianjin?

Tianjin is 1h behind Osaka. It is currently 11:45 PM in Osaka and 10:45 PM in Tianjin.

Where can I stay near Tianjin?

There are 191+ hotels available in Tianjin.

Osaka to Tianjin - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Osaka to Tianjin by train, plane, or car ferry

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Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Tianjin Binhai
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane NGO - TSN
7h 48m
Car ferry, train #2
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry
2. Take the train from Shanghai station to Tianjin Stationtrain Shanghai
2d 13h
¥981–1,383
Car ferry, train via Jinan
1. Take the car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry
2. Take the train from Shanghai station to Ji'nan Westtrain
3. Take the train from Jinan West to Tianjin West Stationtrain
2d 6h
¥1,381–1,653
Fly Kobe to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane UKB - PEK
2. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
9h 30m
¥1,900–4,448
Train to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain
2. Fly from Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane NGO - PEK
3. Take the train from Beijing South to Tianjin Stationtrain
9h 24m
Fly Kobe to Tianjin Binhai
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)plane UKB - TSN
10h 49m
¥1,435–3,356
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shanghaicarferry
2. Take the train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Tianjin Westtrain Shanghai Hongqiao / ...
2d 6h
¥1,382–1,644

Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN) flights

9Weekly Planes

4h 15mAverage Duration

¥1,310Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,019.2 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Tianjin, China?

All Nippon Airways, Tianjin Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN) 3 times a day.

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