What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka is to drive which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka is to fly and train which takes 3h 45m and costs ¥12000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Higashi-ōsaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka. However, there are services departing from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu and arriving at Namba via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Higashi-ōsaka?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Higashi-ōsaka. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Jr-Kawachieiwa via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka?

The distance between Tokyo and Higashi-ōsaka is 531 km. The road distance is 489.7 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka bus from?

Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu station.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka train from?

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

Train or bus from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2900 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka bus arrive?

Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Namba station.

Where does the Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka train arrive?

Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka is 490 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka.

Where can I stay near Higashi-ōsaka?

There are 9840+ hotels available in Higashi-ōsaka.

Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsaka by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 27m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Nambabus Jx263 / ...
8h 6m
¥2,950–16,129
Drive 489.7 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Higashi-ōsakacar 489.7 km
5h 27m
¥8,319–12,016
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Osaka-Uehommachi to Kawachi-Kosakatrain
3h 45m
¥12,390–19,914
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Tsuruhashitrain Urban Liner / ...
8h 14m
¥10,330–11,580
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(Jr) to Hanatentrain
4h 22m
¥12,560–51,314
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
4h 17m
¥16,003–33,565
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya(Jr) to Hanatentrain
5h 10m
¥20,330–45,164
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Jr-Kawachieiwatrain
5h 18m

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 531 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Higashi-ōsaka, 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, Willer Express operates a bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Namba twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,700–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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