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

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Ueda is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Ueda is to train via Nagano which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000.

Is there a direct bus between Osaka and Ueda?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Osaka Station station and arriving at Ueda Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Ueda?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Ueda. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Ueda via Tsuruga and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from Osaka to Ueda?

The distance between Osaka and Ueda is 525 km. The road distance is 399 km.

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

The best way to get from Osaka to Ueda without a car is to train via Nagano which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Osaka to Ueda, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Ueda bus from?

Osaka to Ueda bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Osaka Station.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Ueda train from?

Osaka to Ueda train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Osaka to Ueda?

The best way to get from Osaka to Ueda is to train via Nagano which takes 4h 25m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥12000 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Osaka to Ueda bus arrive?

Osaka to Ueda bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Ueda Station.

Where does the Osaka to Ueda train arrive?

Osaka to Ueda train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Ueda?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Ueda is 399 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Osaka to Ueda.

Where can I stay near Ueda?

There are 325+ hotels available in Ueda.

Osaka to Ueda - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Osaka to Ueda 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 via Nagano
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to TsurugaThunderbird
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to NaganoKagayaki / ...
4h 25m
¥13,632–22,188
Night bus
cheapest
1. Take the night bus from Osaka Station to Ueda StationChikumagawa Liner
9h 12m
¥5,000–11,000
Bus
1. Take the bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Nagano Station
9h 15m
¥5,200–11,400
Night bus via Nagano
1. Take the night bus from Ōsaka Station to Nagano
8h 15m
¥8,700–9,850
Drive 399 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Ueda399 km
5h 43m
¥6,779–9,792
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to TsurugaThunderbird
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to UedaHakutaka
5h 5m
¥13,432–19,388
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda
4h 52m
¥18,523–42,330
Train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiya
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)UKB - MMJ
3. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinonoi
4. Take the train from Shinonoi to Ueda(Nagano)
5h 7m
¥17,637–36,738
Fly Kobe to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)UKB - HND
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ueda
5h 15m
¥18,967–31,728
Fly Osaka International Airport to Niigata Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Niigata Airport (KIJ)ITM - KIJ
2. Take the train from Niigata to Takasaki
3. Take the train from Takasaki to Ueda
6h 20m
¥19,123–50,930

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

203Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

¥11,495Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 524.8 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Ueda via Tsuruga and Nagano in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) to Nagano Station once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–8,000 and the journey takes 8h 52m.

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