What is the cheapest way to get from Saitama to Osaka-Namba?

The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Osaka-Namba is to drive which costs ¥7500 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Saitama to Osaka-Namba?

The fastest way to get from Saitama to Osaka-Namba is to train and fly which takes 4h 11m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Saitama and Osaka-Namba?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from さいたま新都心駅東口 and arriving at 大阪ocat. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Saitama and Osaka-Namba?

No, there is no direct train from Saitama station to Osaka-Namba. However, there are services departing from Omiya Station and arriving at Namba via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Saitama to Osaka-Namba?

The distance between Saitama and Osaka-Namba is 555 km. The road distance is 516.3 km.

How do I travel from Saitama to Osaka-Namba without a car?

The best way to get from Saitama to Osaka-Namba without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Saitama to Osaka-Namba?

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Saitama to Osaka-Namba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Osaka-Namba bus from?

Saitama to Osaka-Namba bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from さいたま新都心駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Osaka-Namba train from?

Saitama to Osaka-Namba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Saitama to Osaka-Namba?

The best way to get from Saitama to Osaka-Namba is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥11000 and takes 9h 22m.

Where does the Saitama to Osaka-Namba bus arrive?

Saitama to Osaka-Namba bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at 大阪ocat station.

Where does the Saitama to Osaka-Namba train arrive?

Saitama to Osaka-Namba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Saitama to Osaka-Namba?

Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Osaka-Namba is 516 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Saitama to Osaka-Namba.

How do I get a bus ticket from Saitama to Osaka-Namba?

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Saitama to Osaka-Namba - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 10 ways to get from Saitama to Osaka-Namba by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 53m
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Omiya to Osaka-Nambanightbus Jx281
10h 19m
¥5,000–13,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 大阪ocatbus 高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
9h 22m
¥6,000–11,000
Drive 516.3 km
1. Drive from Saitama to Osaka-Nambacar 516.3 km
5h 54m
¥7,896–11,405
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
4h 11m
¥13,497–19,933
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
4. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Osaka-Nambatrain
4h 53m
¥12,577–48,113
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 33m
¥17,280–42,976
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from さいたま新都心 Saitama-Shintoshin to 上野 Uenotrain
2. Take the train from Ueno to Takahamatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4. Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya(Hanshin) to Amagasaki(Hanshin)train
5. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Osaka-Nambatrain
5h 55m
¥20,889–36,194
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train, subway
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawatrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
4. Take the subway from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nambasubway
5h 46m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
6h 25m
¥26,647–55,703

Saitama to Osaka-Namba by bus and foot

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9h 22mAverage Duration

¥6,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 555.1 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Saitama, Japan and Osaka-Namba, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osaka every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 大阪ocat once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Kintetsu Bus also services this route once daily.

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