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

The cheapest way to get from Sōja to Osaka is to train which costs ¥2800 - ¥4000 and takes 1h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sōja to Osaka is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000.

Is there a direct bus between Sōja and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Sōja station to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Okayama Station West Exit and arriving at Osaka Station JR Express BT via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Sōja and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Sōja to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Higashisoja and arriving at Yodoyabashi via Okayama and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.

How far is it from Sōja to Osaka?

The distance between Sōja and Osaka is 181 km. The road distance is 188.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Sōja to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000.

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

It takes approximately 1h 35m to get from Sōja to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sōja to Osaka bus from?

Sōja to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, depart from Okayama Station West Exit.

Where do I catch the Sōja to Osaka train from?

Sōja to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Higashisoja station.

Train or bus from Sōja to Osaka?

The best way to get from Sōja to Osaka is to train which takes 1h 35m and costs ¥2800 - ¥4000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3700 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 28m.

Where does the Sōja to Osaka bus arrive?

Sōja to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Chugoku, arrive at Osaka Station JR Express BT.

Where does the Sōja to Osaka train arrive?

Sōja to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.

Can I drive from Sōja to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Sōja to Osaka is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Sōja to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9546+ hotels available in Osaka.

Sōja to Osaka - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sōja to Osaka by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Higashisoja to Okayamatrain [31361] JR Momotaro
2. Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
1h 35m
¥2,834–3,999
Bus
1. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus Okayama to Osaka
4h 28m
¥3,724–3,849
Drive 188.6 km
1. Drive from Sōja to Osakacar 188.6 km
2h 31m
¥3,272–4,726
Train via Akashi
1. Take the train from Okayama to Nishi Akashitrain Hikari
2. Take the train from Nishi-Akashi to Kitashinchitrain [26937] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
4h 4m

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Distance: 181.2 km
Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Sōja, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

You can take a train from Higashisoja to Yodoyabashi via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 1h 35m. Alternatively, JR Bus Chugoku operates a bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BT hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400 and the journey takes 3h 10m.

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