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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Sano is to drive which costs ¥9000 - ¥14000 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Sano is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Sano?

No, there is no direct bus from Osaka station to Sano. However, there are services departing from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal and arriving at Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Sano?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Sano. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Sano via Tōkyō Station and Oyama(Tochigi). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Osaka to Sano?

The distance between Osaka and Sano is 621 km. The road distance is 544.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Sano without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Osaka to Sano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Sano bus from?

Osaka to Sano bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Sano train from?

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

Train or bus from Osaka to Sano?

The best way to get from Osaka to Sano is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 10h 39m.

Where does the Osaka to Sano bus arrive?

Osaka to Sano bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Osaka to Sano train arrive?

Osaka to Sano train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Sano?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Sano is 544 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Osaka to Sano.

Where can I stay near Sano?

There are 79+ hotels available in Sano.

Osaka to Sano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Osaka to Sano by train, bus, night 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 Tōkyō Stationtrain Nozomi
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Oyamatrain Nasuno / ...
4h 14m
¥13,847–22,310
Drive 544.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Osaka to Sanocar 544.3 km
6h 58m
¥9,048–13,070
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminalbus Marronnier Shinjuku / Tokyo
10h 39m
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Osaka-Umeda to Takasaki Station Eastnightbus Jx242
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Sanotrain [15888] JR Ryomo
11h 29m
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Oyamatrain
3. Take the train from Oyama(Tochigi) to Sanotrain
4h 50m
¥13,693–25,980
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Oyamatrain
4. Take the train from Oyama(Tochigi) to Sanotrain
5h 13m
¥15,137–28,378
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Keisei-Uenotrain
3. Take the train from Ueno to Oyamatrain
5h 27m
¥15,853–45,760
Train to Kobe, fly to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
3. Take the train from Takahama to Tomobetrain
4. Take the train from Tomobe to Oyama(Tochigi)train
5. Take the train from Oyama(Tochigi) to Sanotrain
6h 30m
¥18,567–62,758
Fly Osaka International Airport to Fukushima, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Fukushima (FKS)plane ITM - FKS
2. Take the train from Izumigo to Koriyama(Fukushima)train
3. Take the train from Kōriyama to Oyamatrain
4. Take the train from Oyama(Tochigi) to Sanotrain
6h 30m
¥26,783–58,710

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

¥10,821Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 620.8 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sano via Tōkyō Station and Oyama(Tochigi) in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 10h 39m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.