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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Osaka is to bus and fly and train which costs ¥65000 - ¥110000 and takes 18h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Osaka is to bus and fly and train which takes 14h 58m and costs ¥65000 - ¥200000.

How far is it from Istanbul to Osaka?

The distance between Istanbul and Osaka is 8848 km.

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

It takes approximately 14h 58m to get from Istanbul to Osaka, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Osaka?

Osaka is 6h ahead of Istanbul. It is currently 2:21 PM in Istanbul and 8:21 PM in Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 7779+ hotels available in Osaka.

Istanbul to Osaka - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Osaka by bus, plane, or train

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

Bus, fly to Kansai International Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kansai International Airport (KIX)plane IST - KIX
3. Take the train from Kansai Airport to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
14h 58m
¥67,606–194,227
Bus, fly to Osaka International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane IST - ITM
17h 40m
¥50,956–191,577
Bus, fly to Kobe
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Kobe (UKB)plane IST - UKB
18h 8m
¥57,316–213,977
Bus, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane IST - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
18h 15m
¥66,156–109,327
Bus, fly to Tokushima Airport
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane IST - TKS
3. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
18h 58m
¥71,306–244,327
Bus, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane IST - HND
3. Take the train from Shin-Yokohama to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
17h 31m
¥72,106–158,327

Istanbul (IST) to Kansai International Airport (KIX) flights

29Weekly Planes

14h 27mAverage Duration

¥37,464Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Istanbul to Osaka.

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Distance: 8,848.1 km
Duration: 14h 58m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Osaka, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Osaka. However, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Kansai International Airport (KIX), walk to Kansai Airport, then take the train to Shin-Ōsaka Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Istanbul Airport Bus, walk to Istanbul (IST) airport, fly to Osaka International Airport (ITM), walk to Osaka Itami Airport, then take the bus to Shin-Osaka Station.

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