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

The cheapest way to get from Kitakyushu to Osaka is to train which costs ¥7000 - ¥11000 and takes 2h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kitakyushu to Osaka is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

Is there a direct train between Kitakyushu and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Kitakyushu to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Kokura and arriving at Yodoyabashi via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Kitakyushu to Osaka?

The distance between Kitakyushu and Osaka is 498 km. The road distance is 532.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kitakyushu to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs ¥7000 - ¥11000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Kitakyushu to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kitakyushu to Osaka train from?

Kitakyushu to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kokura station.

Where does the Kitakyushu to Osaka train arrive?

Kitakyushu to Osaka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Osaka station.

Can I drive from Kitakyushu to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Kitakyushu to Osaka is 532 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Kitakyushu to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9273+ hotels available in Osaka.

Kitakyushu to Osaka - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Kitakyushu to Osaka by train, bus, car, 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
best
1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Osakatrain Sakura / ...
2h 28m
¥7,417–10,249
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kokura to Okayamatrain Sakura / ...
2. Take the bus from Okayama Station West Exit to Osaka Station JR Express BTbus Okayama to Osaka
5h 20m
¥8,309–10,211
Drive 532.2 km
1. Drive from Kitakyushu to Osakacar 532.2 km
6h 56m
¥9,412–13,594
Train to Fukuoka Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kokura to Hakata Fukuokatrain
2. Fly from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane FUK - ITM
3h 7m
¥12,531–24,995
Train via Onomichi
1. Take the train from Kokura to Shin Onomichitrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Shin Onomichi to Shin Osakatrain Kodama
4h 44m
¥7,453–10,382
Train, bus to Oita Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kokura to Bepputrain
2. Take the bus from Beppu-Kitahama to Ōita Airportbus
3. Fly from Oita Airport (OIT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane OIT - ITM
5h 5m
Train to Aso Kumamoto Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Kokura to Kumamototrain
2. Fly from Aso Kumamoto Airport (KMJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KMJ - ITM
5h 5m
¥15,742–29,729

Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

98Weekly Planes

1h 46mAverage Duration

¥11,332Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 497.8 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kokura to Shin Osaka hourly. Tickets cost ¥7,000–10,000 and the journey takes 2h 16m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route hourly.

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