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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Hotaka is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Hotaka is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs ¥22000 - ¥44000.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Hotaka?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Hotaka. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Hotaka via Nagoya and Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.

How far is it from Osaka to Hotaka?

The distance between Osaka and Hotaka is 376 km. The road distance is 364.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Hotaka without a car is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥10000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Osaka to Hotaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Hotaka train from?

Osaka to Hotaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Osaka to Hotaka?

The best way to get from Osaka to Hotaka is to train which takes 4h 54m and costs ¥10000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4200 - ¥15000 and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Osaka to Hotaka train arrive?

Osaka to Hotaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Hotaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Hotaka is 365 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Osaka to Hotaka.

Where can I stay near Hotaka?

There are 291+ hotels available in Hotaka.

Osaka to Hotaka - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Hotaka 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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Matsumototrain Shinano
4h 54m
¥10,510–17,325
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
6h 49m
¥4,292–14,468
Drive 364.8 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Hotakacar 364.8 km
5h 17m
¥6,201–8,956
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
3. Take the train from Shimatakamatsu to Hotakatrain
3h 55m
¥22,897–43,208
Train via Osaka-Namba
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Matsumototrain Shinano
6h 29m
¥9,708–15,078

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

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1hAverage Duration

¥16,542Cheapest Price

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Distance: 375.6 km
Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Hotaka via Nagoya and Matsumoto in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Osaka Hankyu Sanbangai to Matsumoto Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,600–13,000 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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