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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Tokyo is to night train which costs ¥7500 - ¥11000 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Tokyo is to fly which takes 3h 9m and costs ¥13000 - ¥19000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Tokyo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal station and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Tokyo?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Ōsaka and arriving at Tōkyō Station station. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Osaka to Tokyo?

The distance between Osaka and Tokyo is 516 km. The road distance is 492.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Tokyo without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Osaka to Tokyo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Tokyo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Osaka to Tokyo train from?

Osaka to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.

Train, bus or fly from Osaka to Tokyo?

The best way to get from Osaka to Tokyo is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 18m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2300 - ¥15000 and takes 8h 6m, you could also fly, which costs ¥13000 - ¥19000 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Osaka to Tokyo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Osaka to Tokyo train arrive?

Osaka to Tokyo train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Tokyo?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Tokyo is 493 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Osaka to Tokyo.

How do I get a train ticket from Osaka to Tokyo?

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Osaka to Tokyo - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 11 ways to get from Osaka to Tokyo by train, bus, night train, car, night bus, or plane

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Train via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Stationtrain Hikari / ...
3h 18m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
8h 6m
¥2,300–15,000
Night train
1. Take the night train from Ōsaka to Tōkyō Stationnighttrain Sunrise Izumo / ...
6h 58m
¥7,500–11,000
Drive 492.7 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Tokyocar 492.7 km
5h 27m
¥8,448–12,203
Train
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Tōkyō Stationtrain Kodama / ...
3h 55m
Night bus, bus
1. Take the night bus from Osaka Station to Kawaguchikonightbus Fujiyama Liner
2. Take the bus from Kawaguchiko Sta. to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Fuji-Goko
14h 32m
¥7,700–49,245
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
3h 9m
¥13,029–18,330
Train, train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ashiyatrain
2. Take the train from Ashiya to Sannomiyatrain
3. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3h 35m
¥10,893–25,902
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 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 9m
¥15,539–35,110
Train, bus to Tokushima Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport
1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Maikotrain
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Maiko to Kousoku Narutobus
3. Fly from Tokushima Airport (TKS) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane TKS - HND
4h 57m
¥20,638–45,558
Fly Kobe to Ibaraki Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Ibaraki Airport (IBR)plane UKB - IBR
2. Take the train from Ishioka to Tōkyō Stationtrain
4h 41m
¥18,103–37,882

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 18mAverage Duration

¥12,034Cheapest Price

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Distance: 515.5 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,200–12,000 and the journey takes 8h 6m. Four other operators also service this route.

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