The bus between Tokyo and Osaka takes 7h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tokyo to Osaka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Tokyo and Osaka. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 11:50 AM which arrives into Osaka at 7:43 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo station and arriving at Osaka station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate 5 times a day. The journey takes approximately 7h 53m.
Tokyo to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Osaka bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Osaka WBT Umeda station.
Book your Tokyo to Osaka bus tickets online with JR Bus Kanto.
The distance between Tokyo and Osaka is 402.8 km. The road distance is 489 km.
Willer Express operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Osaka WBT Umeda every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥6,500–14,000 and the journey takes 9h. Four other operators also service this route.
