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Trip Overview

The average bus between Osaka and Tokyo takes 7h 58m and the fastest bus takes 7h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Osaka to Tokyo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 58m
Duration
520 km
Distance
¥10,000
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Osaka to Tokyo bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Osaka and Tokyo. 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 Tokyo at 6:54 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    bus bus 7h 34m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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    bus bus 8h 6m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Osaka to Tokyo? 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 Tokyo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 520.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Four other operators also service this route.

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