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How to get fromTokyo to Osakoby train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Tokyo to Osako by train, bus, night bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Hakata Fukuokatrain train Nozomi
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Showa Gakuen-maebus bus
    7h 15m

  2. Drive 1,081.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tokyo to Osakocar car 1,081.1 km
    13h 10m
    ¥18,183–26,263

  3. Night bus, bus

    1. Take the nightbus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Hakata Bus Terminalnightbus night bus
    2. Take the bus from Hakata Bus Terminal to Showa Gakuen-maebus bus
    16h 53m
    ¥20,100–39,607

  4. Fly to Kitakyushu Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ)plane plane HND - KKJ
    2. Take the taxi from Buzenshoe to Osakotaxi taxi
    5h 16m
    ¥32,770–59,414

  5. Night bus, train

    1. Take the nightbus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Hofu Stationnightbus night bus
    2. Take the train from Shin Yamaguchi to Kurumetrain train
    3. Take the train from Kurume to Hitatrain train
    17h 39m

  6. Fly to Fukuoka Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Fukuoka Airport (FUK)plane plane HND - FUK
    2. Take the bus from Chikushino to Showa Gakuen-maebus bus
    5h 59m
    ¥23,680–43,334

  7. Fly to Oita Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Oita Airport (OIT)plane plane HND - OIT
    2. Take the bus from Oita Airport to Yufuin Stationbus bus
    6h 37m
    ¥23,600–53,414

  8. Fly to Aso Kumamoto Airport, train

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ)plane plane HND - KMJ
    2. Take the train from Kumamoto to Kurumetrain train
    3. Take the train from Kurume to Hitatrain train
    7h 32m

  9. Fly to Saga Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Saga Airport (HSG)plane plane HND - HSG
    2. Take the train from Saga to Tosutrain train
    3. Take the train from Tosu to Hitatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Hita to Osakotaxi taxi
    7h 47m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kitakyushu Airport (KKJ) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration1h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket¥11,832Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,178.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Osako, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Tokyo to Osako. However, you can take the train to Hakata Fukuoka, walk to Hakata Bus Terminal, take the bus to Showa Gakuen-mae, then take the taxi to Osako. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Osako via Hakata Bus Terminal, Hakata Bus Terminal, and Showa Gakuen-mae in around 16h 53m.

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