There are 5 ways to get from Ōsaka to Tokushima by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain A: JR Kōbe Line Rapid / ...
- Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Daigaku-maebus Awa Express Kobe
2h 37m¥4,348–4,638Drive 142 km
cheapest- Drive from Osaka to Tokushimacar 142 km
2h 7m¥2,166–3,128Bus
- Take the bus from Ōsaka to Tokushima Stationbus
2h 41m¥3,700–5,000Train, bus via Kitashinchi
- Take the train from Kitashinchi to Maikotrain [26849] JR Gakkentoshi Line Local / ...
- Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Daigaku-maebus Awa Express Kobe
3h 2m¥4,558–4,930Bus via Yodoyabashi
- Take the bus from Osaka Umeda to Tokushima Stationbus
3h 52m¥3,688–3,720
Ōsaka to Tokushima by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Tokushima is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Tokushima is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Tokushima Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Ōsaka and Tokushima is 148 km. The road distance is 142 km.
The best way to get from Ōsaka to Tokushima without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 37m and costs ¥4300 - ¥4700.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Ōsaka to Tokushima, including transfers.
Ōsaka to Tokushima bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Ōsaka station.
Ōsaka to Tokushima bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Tokushima Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Tokushima is 142 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Ōsaka to Tokushima.
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What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Tokushima, Japan?
JR Shikoku Bus operates a bus from Ōsaka to Tokushima Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,700–5,000 and the journey takes 2h 41m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Ōsaka to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Kitashinchi to Maiko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,400
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 088-664-6030
- Website
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Daigaku-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
Bus from Kousoku Maiko to Tokushima Daigaku-mae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600
- Schedules at
- honshi-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Ōsaka to Tokushima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–5,000
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-064-188
- Website
- kousokubus.jp
Bus from Osaka Umeda to Tokushima Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- kousokubus.jp
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