What is the cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba?

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 5h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba?

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Osaka-Namba?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Namba. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Osaka-Namba?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Osaka-Namba. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Namba via Kyōto and Tennoji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba?

The distance between Tokyo and Osaka-Namba is 534 km. The road distance is 495.3 km.

How do I travel from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba without a car?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Osaka-Namba bus from?

Tokyo to Osaka-Namba bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Osaka-Namba train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 58m, you could also fly, which costs ¥13000 - ¥21000 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Tokyo to Osaka-Namba bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tokyo to Osaka-Namba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Osaka-Namba is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba.

Where can I stay near Osaka-Namba?

There are 9506+ hotels available in Osaka-Namba.

Tokyo to Osaka-Namba - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 12 ways to get from Tokyo to Osaka-Namba 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 Tennōjitrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
3h 50m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nambabus Jx261
7h 58m
¥2,200–16,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu Street to Kintetsu Namba Stn. West-Gatenightbus Flying Sneaker / ...
8h 38m
¥4,000–17,000
Drive 495.3 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Osaka-Nambacar 495.3 km
5h 34m
¥8,594–12,413
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 12m
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 Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
8h 3m
¥10,200–11,300
Bus via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to JR Namba Station OCATbus Twinkle
9h 29m
¥6,500–14,000
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 22m
¥13,190–20,514
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 Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain
4h 20m
¥11,400–25,944
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 59m
¥16,763–35,215
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 Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain
4. Take the train from Amagasaki(Hanshin) to Osaka-Nambatrain
5h 8m
¥19,130–38,344
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 7m
¥22,640–47,764

Tokyo to Osaka-Namba by bus and foot

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Distance: 533.6 km
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Osaka-Namba, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Namba via Kyoto, Kyōto, Tennōji, and Tennoji in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Namba once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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