What is the cheapest way to get from Tsukuba to Osaka?

The cheapest way to get from Tsukuba to Osaka is to night bus which costs ¥9000 - ¥12000 and takes 11h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tsukuba to Osaka?

The fastest way to get from Tsukuba to Osaka is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥31000 - ¥60000.

Is there a direct bus between Tsukuba and Osaka?

No, there is no direct bus from Tsukuba to Osaka. However, there are services departing from 大貫 and arriving at Umeda via Tsukuba Center and Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Tsukuba and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Tsukuba to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from つくば Tsukuba and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via 秋葉原 Akihabara, Tōkyō Station and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.

How far is it from Tsukuba to Osaka?

The distance between Tsukuba and Osaka is 575 km. The road distance is 566.7 km.

How do I travel from Tsukuba to Osaka without a car?

The best way to get from Tsukuba to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 5h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Tsukuba to Osaka?

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Tsukuba to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tsukuba to Osaka bus from?

Tsukuba to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Tsukuba Center station.

Where do I catch the Tsukuba to Osaka train from?

Tsukuba to Osaka train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, depart from つくば Tsukuba station.

Train, bus or fly from Tsukuba to Osaka?

The best way to get from Tsukuba to Osaka is to fly which takes 2h 55m and costs ¥31000 - ¥60000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 19m, you could also bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥19000 and takes 11h.

Where does the Tsukuba to Osaka bus arrive?

Tsukuba to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.

Where does the Tsukuba to Osaka train arrive?

Tsukuba to Osaka train services, operated by Tsukuba Express, arrive at 秋葉原 Akihabara station.

Can I drive from Tsukuba to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Tsukuba to Osaka is 567 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Tsukuba to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9579+ hotels available in Osaka.

Tsukuba to Osaka - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Tsukuba to Osaka by plane, train, bus, night bus, or car

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Fly Ibaraki Airport to Kobe
best
1. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
2h 55m
¥31,599–57,476
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tsukuba Center to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exitbus Tsukuba
2. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Umedabus Jx263 / ...
11h
¥4,100–18,200
Train
1. Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain Tx
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
5h 19m
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Tsukuba Center to Osaka Stationnightbus Yokappe
11h 23m
¥9,200–11,400
Bus, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the bus from 田中東 to つくばセンターbus
2. Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
5h 11m
¥13,379–21,108
Bus, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the bus from 田中東 to つくばセンターbus
2. Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 秋葉原 Akihabaratrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
5h 29m
¥13,799–52,718
Bus, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the bus from 田中東 to つくばセンターbus
2. Take the train from 東松戸 Higashi-Matsudo to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
5h 43m
¥16,239–34,018
Train via Odawara
1. Take the train from つくば Tsukuba to 新御徒町 Shin-Okachimachitrain Tx
2. Take the train from Ueno to Odawaratrain
3. Take the train from Odawara to Kyototrain
8h 32m
Drive 566.7 km
1. Drive from Tsukuba to Osakacar 566.7 km
6h 45m
¥9,627–13,905

Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 574.5 km
Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Tsukuba, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

Skymark Airlines flies from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 田中東 to Shin-Ōsaka Station via つくばセンター, つくば Tsukuba, 秋葉原 Akihabara, Tōkyō Station, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 5h 19m.

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