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

The cheapest way to get from Shimonoseki to Osaka is to train via Kokura which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 3h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimonoseki to Osaka is to train via Kokura which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Shimonoseki and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Shimonoseki to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Shimonoseki and arriving at Yodoyabashi via Kokura and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Shimonoseki to Osaka?

The distance between Shimonoseki and Osaka is 511 km. The road distance is 514.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Shimonoseki to Osaka without a car is to train via Kokura which takes 3h 1m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Shimonoseki to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shimonoseki to Osaka train from?

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

Where does the Shimonoseki to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Shimonoseki to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Shimonoseki to Osaka is 515 km. It takes approximately 6h 28m to drive from Shimonoseki to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9521+ hotels available in Osaka.

Shimonoseki to Osaka - 8 ways to travel via train, night bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Shimonoseki to Osaka by train, night bus, car, plane, or bus

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Train via Kokura
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Osakatrain Sakura / ...
3h 1m
¥7,444–10,286
Train, night bus
1. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Hōfutrain San-yō Line Local
2. Take the night bus from Hōfu-eki to Ōsakanightbus Karst
13h
¥10,310–13,818
Drive 514.8 km
1. Drive from Shimonoseki to Osakacar 514.8 km
6h 28m
¥8,931–12,900
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
4h 35m
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Shin Osakatrain Kodama
5h 4m
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
2. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
5h 50m
Train, train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Shimonoseki to Kokuratrain
2. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain
3. Take the train from Kumamoto to Higoozutrain
4. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
6h 2m
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Shin Shimonoseki to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane FUK - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
6h 31m

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

91Weekly Planes

1h 47mAverage Duration

¥11,744Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.3 km
Duration: 3h 1m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokura to Shin Osaka hourly. Tickets cost ¥7,000–10,000 and the journey takes 2h 16m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.

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