There are 4 ways to get from Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsurugatrain Thunderbird
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Kagaonsentrain Tsurugi
2h 44m¥6,888–9,059Drive 218.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Yamanaka Onsencar 218.1 km
3h 23m¥3,788–5,471Bus
- Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Fukuibus
4h 34m¥7,750–11,464Fly
- Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane ITM - KMQ
5h 1m¥70,439–76,510
Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen. However, there are services departing from Osaka Umeda and arriving at Fukui via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Yamanaka Onsen. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Kagaonsen via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Osaka and Yamanaka Onsen is 242 km. The road distance is 218.1 km.
The best way to get from Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen, including transfers.
Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, depart from Osaka Umeda station.
Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.
The best way to get from Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥6500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 4h 34m, you could also fly, which costs ¥70000 - ¥80000 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Yamanaka Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Yamanaka Onsen via Tsuruga and Kagaonsen in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, Keifuku Bus operates a bus from Osaka Umeda to Fukui twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,700–6,500 and the journey takes 3h 30m.
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Komatsu Airport via Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥62,000–66,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Komatsu Airport via Izumo, Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥62,000–66,000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Komatsu Airport via Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥100,000–340,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Komatsu Airport via Fukuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥100,000–340,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Komatsu Airport via New Chitose
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥100,000–350,000
Flights from Osaka International Airport to Komatsu Airport via Kochi, Tokyo Haneda
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥100,000–340,000
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Kagaonsen
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0776-24-4890
- Website
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
Bus from Osaka Umeda to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–6,500
- Schedules at
- bus.keifuku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen bus services, operated by Keifuku Bus, arrive at Fukui station.
Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen is 218 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Osaka to Yamanaka Onsen.
There are 177+ hotels available in Yamanaka Onsen.






