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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Seto is to bus which costs ¥2800 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Seto is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Seto?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Seto. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Setoshi via Kyoto, Nagoya and Kozoji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.

How far is it from Osaka to Seto?

The distance between Osaka and Seto is 205 km. The road distance is 185.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Seto without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 2h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 10m to get from Osaka to Seto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Seto train from?

Osaka to Seto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Osaka to Seto?

The best way to get from Osaka to Seto is to train via Kyoto which takes 2h 10m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥3900 and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Osaka to Seto train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Osaka to Seto?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Seto is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Osaka to Seto.

Where can I stay near Seto?

There are 959+ hotels available in Seto.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Seto by train, bus, or car

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

Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain
2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kōzōjitrain
2h 10m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagoya Station Noritakebus
4h 1m
¥2,800–3,900
Drive 185.8 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Setocar 185.8 km
2h 34m
¥3,265–4,716
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain Kodama / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kōzōjitrain CF: Chūō Line Local / ...
2h 30m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
3h 17m
¥4,400–5,500

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 205.2 km
Duration: 2h 10m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Setoshi via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Kozoji in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagoya Station Noritake every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,500–3,900 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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