There are 5 ways to get from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka by train, bus, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayamatrain [31528] Marine-Liner 22 / ...
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Osakatrain Nozomi / ...
1h 55m¥3,783–5,235Drive 188.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osakacar 188.4 km
2h 53m¥3,261–4,709Bus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Ōsakabus
3h 54m¥4,500Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Takamatsu to Ōsakanighttrain Sunrise Seto
3h 10m¥3,400–4,800Bus, train
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BTbus Takamatsu Express Kobe
- Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Fukushimatrain Hanshin Main Line Local
4h 4m¥4,960–5,150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Takamatsu Station station and arriving at Ōsaka. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Takamatsu and arriving at Ōsaka. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Takamatsu(Kagawa) and Osaka is 232 km. The road distance is 188.4 km.
The best way to get from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka, including transfers.
Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, depart from Takamatsu Station.
Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Takamatsu(Kagawa) station.
The best way to get from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 and takes 3h 54m.
What companies run services between Takamatsu(Kagawa), Japan and Osaka, Japan?
You can take a train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Yodoyabashi via Okayama, Shin Osaka, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, Takamatsu Express operates a bus from Takamatsu Station to Ōsaka every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,500 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Okayama to Shin Osaka
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,300
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Night train from Takamatsu to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 06-6457-2258
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
Train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Fukushima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥460–650
- Website
- Hanshin Electric Railway
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Station to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Station to Sannomiya BT
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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More Questions & Answers
Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka bus services, operated by Takamatsu Express, arrive at Ōsaka station.
Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka is 188 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Takamatsu(Kagawa) to Osaka.
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