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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station) is to train and fly which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Umeda. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Ōsaka (Station). However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Ōsaka via Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

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

The distance between Tokyo and Ōsaka (Station) is 519 km. The road distance is 493.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station) without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station), including transfers.

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

Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station) bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

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

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

Train or bus from Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station)?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station) is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 41m.

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

Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station) bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Umeda Hankyu Building station.

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

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station) is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station).

How do I get a train ticket from Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station)?

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Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station) - 15 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 15 ways to get from Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station) by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Ōsakatrain Thunderbird / ...
3h 15m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umedabus Jx261
7h 41m
¥2,200–16,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu Street to Osaka Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker / ...
8h 22m
¥4,000–17,000
Drive 493.2 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Ōsaka (Station)car 493.2 km
5h 33m
¥8,566–12,373
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 4m
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminalbus
7h 53m
¥3,200–12,000
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Umeda Hankyu Buildingbus 0001
8h 7m
¥11,000–17,000
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal #2
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Osakabus
8h 44m
¥10,000
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal #3
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Stationbus Twinkle
9h 27m
¥6,500–14,000
Night bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Osaka-Umedanightbus Jx225
9h 1m
¥5,500–11,000
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3. Take the train from Hotarugaike to Ōsakatrain
3h 5m
¥13,000–20,324
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain
3. Take the train from Amagasaki to Ōsakatrain
3h 43m
¥11,330–28,834
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station 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
3h 42m
¥16,573–34,025
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4h 32m
¥19,060–38,234
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
4h 56m
¥22,440–47,514

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 9mAverage Duration

¥12,162Cheapest Price

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Distance: 519.2 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Ōsaka (Station), Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Ōsaka via Kyoto and Kyōto in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umeda once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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