What is the cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) is to bus via Osaka which costs ¥10000 and takes 8h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) is to subway and fly and train which takes 3h 12m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Shinjuku and Ōsaka (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Shinjuku and Ōsaka (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station). However, there are services departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at Ōsaka via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station)?

The distance between Shinjuku and Ōsaka (Station) is 531 km. The road distance is 490.2 km.

How do I travel from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) bus from?

Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) train from?

Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station)?

The best way to get from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 53m.

Where does the Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) bus arrive?

Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal.

Where does the Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) train arrive?

Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station).

Where can I stay near Ōsaka (Station)?

There are 9591+ hotels available in Ōsaka (Station).

Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and night bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) by train, bus, night bus, car, subway, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 34m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminalbus
7h 53m
¥3,200–12,000
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Highway Bus Terminal to Osaka WBT Umedanightbus Be185 / ...
8h 6m
¥7,000–16,000
Drive 490.2 km
1. Drive from Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station)car 490.2 km
5h 30m
¥8,486–12,258
Bus via Osaka
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Osakabus
8h 44m
¥10,000
Bus via Ōsaka Station
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Stationbus Twinkle
9h 27m
¥6,500–14,000
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the train from Hotarugaike to Ōsakatrain
3h 12m
¥13,080–20,350
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the subway from 代々木 Yoyogi to 大門 Daimonsubway
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain
4. Take the train from Amagasaki to Ōsakatrain
3h 49m
¥11,410–28,860
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 7m
¥16,810–34,327
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain
5h 2m
¥22,520–47,540

Shinjuku to Ōsaka (Station) by bus

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7h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 530.8 km
Duration: 4h 34m

What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Ōsaka (Station), 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, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 7h 53m.

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