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

The cheapest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka is to night bus which costs ¥4000 - ¥8000 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥13000 - ¥21000.

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

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 Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Ueno (Station) to Osaka. However, there are services departing from 上野 Ueno and arriving at Ōsaka via Tōkyō Station, Kyoto and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 37m.

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

The distance between Ueno (Station) and Osaka is 523 km. The road distance is 496.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka, including transfers.

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

Ueno (Station) to Osaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

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

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

Train or bus from Ueno (Station) to Osaka?

The best way to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥17000 and takes 8h 33m.

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

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

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

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

Can I drive from Ueno (Station) to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueno (Station) to Osaka is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 37m to drive from Ueno (Station) to Osaka.

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Ueno (Station) to Osaka - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Ueno (Station) to Osaka 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 / ...
3h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umedabus Jx261
8h 33m
¥2,301–16,225
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ueno Station to Osaka Stationnightbus Flying Sneaker
8h 44m
¥4,000–8,000
Drive 496.2 km
1. Drive from Ueno (Station) to Osakacar 496.2 km
5h 37m
¥8,609–12,435
Train
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 28m
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
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
3h 22m
¥13,108–20,432
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
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
3h 45m
¥11,528–29,042
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 48m
¥16,342–35,120
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 23m
¥19,137–38,307
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
4h 54m

Ueno (Station) to Osaka by train and bus

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8h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 522.8 km
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Ueno (Station), Tokyo, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umeda once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–16,000 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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