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Osaka to Chūō buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Osaka and Chūō takes 8h 18m and the fastest bus takes 7h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Osaka to Chūō. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 18m
Duration
528 km
Distance
¥9,000
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Osaka to Chūō bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Osaka and Chūō. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Osaka is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Chūō at 6:54 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Osaka to Chūō? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Osaka to Chūō.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 528.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Chūō, Tokyo, Japan?

JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 31m. Three other operators also service this route.

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