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

The cheapest way to get from Shōnai to Osaka is to train via Toyama which costs ¥10000 - ¥15000 and takes 10h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shōnai to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥16000 - ¥42000.

Is there a direct bus between Shōnai and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Shōnai to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Amarume Eki mae and arriving at Umeda via Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Shōnai and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Shōnai to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Amarume and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Niigata, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Shōnai to Osaka?

The distance between Shōnai and Osaka is 967 km. The road distance is 720.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Shōnai to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Shōnai to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shōnai to Osaka bus from?

Shōnai to Osaka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, depart from Amarume Eki mae station.

Where do I catch the Shōnai to Osaka train from?

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

Train or bus from Shōnai to Osaka?

The best way to get from Shōnai to Osaka is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥25000 and takes 16h 5m.

Where does the Shōnai to Osaka bus arrive?

Shōnai to Osaka bus services, operated by Shonai Kotsu, arrive at Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit.

Where does the Shōnai to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shōnai to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Shōnai to Osaka is 720 km. It takes approximately 9h 18m to drive from Shōnai to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

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Shōnai to Osaka - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Shōnai to Osaka by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Amarume to Niigatatrain
2. Take the train from Niigata to Tōkyō Stationtrain Max
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain
8h 29m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Amarume Eki mae to Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exitbus From Sakata to Shinjukuminamiguchi
2. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umedabus Jx261
16h 5m
¥10,000–24,100
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Amarume to Niigatatrain
2. Take the night bus from Niigata Station to Meitetsu Bus Centernightbus
3. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain
12h 41m
¥11,679–18,441
Drive 720.2 km
1. Drive from Shōnai to Osakacar 720.2 km
9h 18m
¥12,508–18,067
Train via Toyama
1. Take the train from Amarume to Niigatatrain
2. Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain
3. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain
4. Take the train from Toyama to Tsurugatrain
5. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
10h 22m
¥10,779–14,941
Train to Niigata Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Amarume to Niigatatrain
2. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KIJ - ITM
5h 35m
¥16,019–41,911
Train to Akita Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Amarume to Akitatrain
2. Fly from Akita Airport (AXT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane AXT - ITM
5h 46m
¥16,162–47,780
Train to Yamagata Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Amarume to Shinjotrain
2. Fly from Yamagata Airport (GAJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane GAJ - ITM
6h 44m
¥21,337–46,047
Train, train to Sendai Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Amarume to Shinjotrain
2. Take the train from Shinjo to Uzenchitosetrain
3. Take the train from Uzenchitose to Sendai(Miyagi/Jr)train
4. Fly from Sendai Airport (SDJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane SDJ - ITM
8h 25m
¥16,462–45,687

Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

¥13,278Cheapest Price

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Distance: 966.7 km
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Shōnai, Yamagata, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

You can take a train from Amarume to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Niigata, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amarume Eki mae to Umeda via Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit and Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit in around 16h 5m.

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