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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is to train and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

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

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ueno Station station and arriving at Osaka Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 38m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station). However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at Ōsaka via Tōkyō Station and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

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

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Ōsaka (Station) is 524 km. The road distance is 496.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station), including transfers.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥18000 and takes 8h 49m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station).

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

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Where can I stay near Ōsaka (Station)?

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Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) - 10 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 28m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu to Umedabus Jx263 / ...
8h 49m
¥2,801–17,225
Night bus
1. Take the nightbus from Ueno Station to Osaka Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 53m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 496.8 km
1. Drive from Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station)car 496.8 km
5h 38m
¥8,609–12,434
Bus via 新宿 Shinjuku
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminalbus
9h 19m
¥3,475–12,400
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno 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 13m
¥13,068–20,392
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain
4. Take the train from Amagasaki to Ōsakatrain
3h 51m
¥11,398–28,902
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 京成上野 Keisei-Ueno 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 39m
¥16,302–35,080
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
4h 29m
¥19,007–38,167
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 4m
¥22,508–47,582

Ueno (Station) to Ōsaka (Station) by train, bus, and foot

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8h 49mAverage Duration

¥2,801Cheapest Price

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Distance: 524.2 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Ōsaka (Station), 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 Umeda twice daily. Tickets cost ¥2,700–17,000 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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