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

The cheapest way to get from Saku to Osaka is to train and bus which costs ¥5500 - ¥17000 and takes 11h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saku to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs ¥18000 - ¥38000.

Is there a direct bus between Saku and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Saku station to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Sakudaira Station and arriving at Osaka Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Saku and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Saku to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Otabe and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Sakudaira, Nagano and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Saku to Osaka?

The distance between Saku and Osaka is 557 km. The road distance is 402 km.

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

The best way to get from Saku to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs ¥7500 - ¥12000.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Saku to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saku to Osaka bus from?

Saku to Osaka bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Sakudaira Station.

Where do I catch the Saku to Osaka train from?

Saku to Osaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sakudaira station.

Where does the Saku to Osaka bus arrive?

Saku to Osaka bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Osaka Station.

Where does the Saku to Osaka train arrive?

Saku to Osaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Saku to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Saku to Osaka is 402 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Saku to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9435+ hotels available in Osaka.

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There are 10 ways to get from Saku to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Naganotrain
2. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain
3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
6h 23m
¥7,966–11,390
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the nightbus from Sakudaira Station to Osaka Stationnightbus Chikumagawa Liner
11h 14m
¥5,166–11,290
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Naganotrain Hakutaka
2. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu)bus
11h 29m
¥5,524–16,548
Drive 402 km
1. Drive from Saku to Osakacar 402 km
6h 2m
¥6,932–10,012
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Otabe to Kobuchizawatrain
2. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Shiojiritrain
3. Take the train from Shiojiri to Nagoyatrain
4. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
6h 37m
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Otabe to Kobuchizawatrain
2. Take the train from Kobuchizawa to Shiojiritrain
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane MMJ - UKB
5h 49m
¥18,899–38,039
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
5h 51m
¥15,566–23,910
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
6h 9m
¥14,986–55,520
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
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
7h 18m
Train, train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Sakudaira to Tōkyō Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
3. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
7h 22m
¥24,736–37,450

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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Distance: 557 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a train from Otabe to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Sakudaira, Nagano, and Tsuruga in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a vehicle from Sakudaira Station to Osaka Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–11,000 and the journey takes 9h 57m.

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