There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Umaji by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Gomentrain [187012] Ltd. Exp Nanpu 5 / ...
6h 13mDrive 266 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Umajicar 266 km
4h 40m¥4,569–6,599Bus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Kochi Stationbus
9h 28m¥9,030–11,100Train, night bus
- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Maikotrain [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
- Take the night bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kochi BTnightbus Harbor Liner
9h 30m¥8,288–10,730Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ)plane ITM - KCZ
- Take the train from Kochi(Kochi) to Akitrain
- Take the bus from 安芸駅 to 役場前bus
6h 53m¥33,109–74,250
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Kochi Airport (KCZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Umaji is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Umaji is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Umaji. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka and arriving at 役場前 via 安芸駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Umaji. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Aki via Shin Osaka, Okayama and Gomen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Osaka and Umaji is 388 km. The road distance is 266 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Umaji without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Osaka to Umaji, including transfers.
Osaka to Umaji bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ōsaka station.
Osaka to Umaji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Umaji is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 28m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Umaji, Japan?
You can take a subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Umaji via Nishinakajima-Minamigata, Shin Osaka, Okayama, Gomen, and Aki in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Ōsaka to Kochi Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥8,100 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Kochi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥65,000–300,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- westjr.co.jp
Train from Kitashinchi to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Osaka to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Okayama to Gomen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 0880-35-4961
- Website
- tosakuro.com
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Aki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,200
- Schedules at
- tosakuro.com
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Kochi(Kochi) to Aki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥800–950
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Kochi Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥8,100
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- Phone
- 088-833-7121
- Website
- tosaden.co.jp
Night bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kochi BT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥6,400
- Schedules at
- tosaden.co.jp
- Website
- toubukoutuu.jimdofree.com
Bus from 安芸駅 to 役場前
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥130–1,800
- Schedules at
- toubukoutuu.jimdofree.com
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Umaji bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Kochi Station.
Osaka to Umaji train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Umaji is 266 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Osaka to Umaji.
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