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

The cheapest way to get from Nakano to Osaka is to bus which costs ¥4100 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nakano to Osaka is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct bus between Nakano and Osaka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Osaka WBT Umeda. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Nakano and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Nakano to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Nakano and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.

How far is it from Nakano to Osaka?

The distance between Nakano and Osaka is 530 km. The road distance is 488.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nakano to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m to get from Nakano to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Osaka bus from?

Nakano to Osaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Nakano to Osaka train from?

Nakano to Osaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Nakano to Osaka?

The best way to get from Nakano to Osaka is to train which takes 2h 52m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4100 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Nakano to Osaka bus arrive?

Nakano to Osaka bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Osaka WBT Umeda station.

Where does the Nakano to Osaka train arrive?

Nakano to Osaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Nakano to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Nakano to Osaka is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Nakano to Osaka.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nakano to Osaka?

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Nakano to Osaka - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, subway, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Nakano 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
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Ōsaka StationNozomi / ...
2h 52m
¥12,298–17,424
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Osaka WBT UmedaBe185 / ...
7h 55m
¥4,100–14,000
Drive 488.2 km
1. Drive from Nakano to Osaka488.2 km
5h 35m
¥8,310–12,003
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the subway from Nakano-sakaue to Daimon
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
3h 41m
¥13,168–34,413
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the subway from Nakano-sakaue to Daimon
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
3. Take the train from Sannomiya to Shin-Ōsaka Station
4h 4m
¥13,528–23,813
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)NRT - ITM
4h 27m
¥19,448–47,474
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishioka
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)IBR - UKB
5h 13m
¥17,908–57,774
Subway to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Nakano-sakaue to Daimon
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station
4h 42m
¥21,368–35,163
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Station
5h 49m
¥24,518–57,163

Nakano to Osaka by bus

77Weekly Buses

7h 55mAverage Duration

¥4,100Cheapest Price

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Distance: 529.6 km
Duration: 2h 52m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥12,000–17,000 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, 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 7h 55m. JR Bus Kanto also services this route 4 times a day.

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