What is the cheapest way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) is to bus which costs ¥10200 - ¥10240 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Shinsaibashi (Station) and Ikebukuro (Station)?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from JR Namba Station OCAT station and arriving at Ikebukuro Station West Exit station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Shinsaibashi (Station) and Ikebukuro (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station). However, there are services departing from Shinsaibashi and arriving at 池袋 Ikebukuro via Shin Osaka and Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station)?

The distance between Shinsaibashi (Station) and Ikebukuro (Station) is 536 km. The road distance is 495.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station)?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) bus from?

Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Osaka station.

Where do I catch the Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) train from?

Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.

Train or bus from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station)?

The best way to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10200 - ¥10240 and takes 10h 48m.

Where does the Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) bus arrive?

Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Ikebukuro Station East Exit.

Where does the Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) train arrive?

Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station).

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There are 9 ways to get from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station) by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
4h 49m
Drive 495.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shinsaibashi (Station) to Ikebukuro (Station)car 495.6 km
5h 33m
¥8,593–12,413
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka to Ikebukuro Station East Exitbus
10h 48m
¥10,203–10,237
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from JR Namba Station OCAT to Ikebukuro Station West Exitnightbus
8h 34m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
3h 55m
¥13,489–20,848
Subway, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Shinsaibashi to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
4. Take the train from 浜松町 Hamamatsuchō to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
4h 38m
¥11,864–29,462
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to 日暮里 Nipporitrain
4h 10m
¥16,609–35,578
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
5h 36m
¥21,133–46,187
Subway, train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Shinsaibashi to Shin-Ōsaka Stationsubway
2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
4. Take the train from Ishioka to Uenotrain
5. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 池袋 Ikebukurotrain
5h 31m
¥19,374–39,332

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536.3 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Shinsaibashi (Station), Japan and Ikebukuro (Station), Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 3h 55m. Alternatively, Keio Dentetsu Bus operates a bus from Osaka to Ikebukuro Station East Exit once daily. Tickets cost ¥10,000 and the journey takes 9h 39m.

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