What is the cheapest way to get from Edo to Osaka?

The cheapest way to get from Edo to Osaka is to bus which costs ¥2700 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edo to Osaka?

The fastest way to get from Edo to Osaka is to subway and train and fly which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct train between Edo and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Edo to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via 日暮里 Nippori, Tokyo and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.

How far is it from Edo to Osaka?

The distance between Edo and Osaka is 537 km. The road distance is 506.1 km.

How do I travel from Edo to Osaka without a car?

The best way to get from Edo to Osaka without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edo to Osaka?

It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Edo to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edo to Osaka train from?

Edo to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.

Train or bus from Edo to Osaka?

The best way to get from Edo to Osaka is to train via Kyoto which takes 4h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥14000 and takes 9h 6m.

Where does the Edo to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Edo to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Edo to Osaka is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 48m to drive from Edo to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 8900+ hotels available in Osaka.

Edo to Osaka - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edo to Osaka by train, bus, car, subway, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
4h 17m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Umedabus Jx261
9h 6m
¥2,727–13,689
Drive 506.1 km
1. Drive from Edo to Osakacar 506.1 km
5h 48m
¥8,815–12,733
Subway, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the subway from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen to 日暮里 Nipporisubway
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 53m
¥13,410–19,750
Train
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
5h 2m
Bus via 新宿 Shinjuku
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Ōsaka Stationbus Twinkle
11h 3m
¥6,910–14,540
Subway, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the subway from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen to 日暮里 Nipporisubway
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
4. Take the train from Sannomiya to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
4h 16m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori 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
4h 3m
¥16,470–43,320
Subway, train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from 見沼代親水公園 Minumadai-shinsuikoen to 日暮里 Nipporisubway
2. Take the train from 日暮里 Nippori to 浜松町 Hamamatsuchōtrain
3. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
4. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain
5h 20m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
5h 59m
¥22,560–46,800

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

210Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥10,073Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 537.2 km
Duration: 4h 17m

What companies run services between Edo, Saitama, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tokyo 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 ¥2,200–13,000 and the journey takes 7h 25m.

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