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

The cheapest way to get from Saitama to Osaka is to bus which costs ¥3000 - ¥8500 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Saitama to Osaka is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

Is there a direct bus between Saitama and Osaka?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from さいたま新都心駅東口 and arriving at 大阪ocat. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Saitama and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Saitama to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Saitama-Shintoshin and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Tōkyō Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Saitama to Osaka?

The distance between Saitama and Osaka is 544 km. The road distance is 513.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Saitama to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Saitama to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Osaka bus from?

Saitama to Osaka bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from さいたま新都心駅東口 station.

Where do I catch the Saitama to Osaka train from?

Saitama to Osaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Saitama-Shintoshin station.

Train or bus from Saitama to Osaka?

The best way to get from Saitama to Osaka is to train which takes 3h 20m and costs ¥12000 - ¥18000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥8500 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Saitama to Osaka bus arrive?

Saitama to Osaka bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at 大阪ocat station.

Where does the Saitama to Osaka train arrive?

Saitama to Osaka train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tōkyō Station.

Can I drive from Saitama to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Saitama to Osaka is 513 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Saitama to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 7686+ hotels available in Osaka.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Saitama to Osaka 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 Saitama-Shintoshin to Tōkyō StationJK: Keihin-Tōhoku·Negishi Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Ōsaka StationNozomi / ...
3h 20m
¥12,511–17,680
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 大阪ocat高速バスシルクライナー(太田経由)
9h 15m
¥3,000–8,500
Drive 513.4 km
1. Drive from Saitama to Osaka513.4 km
5h 52m
¥8,739–12,623
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawa
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
3h 58m
¥13,377–34,743
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawa
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
4h 21m
¥13,737–24,143
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Nippori
2. Take the train from Nippori to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)NRT - ITM
4h 27m
¥17,728–44,724
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueno to Ishioka
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)IBR - UKB
5h 14m
¥17,991–60,860
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shinagawa
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station
4h 59m
¥21,577–35,493
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Station
6h 6m
¥24,727–57,493

Saitama to Osaka by bus

21Weekly Buses

9h 15mAverage Duration

¥3,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 543.7 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a train from Saitama-Shintoshin to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Tōkyō Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, Nippon Chuo Bus operates a bus from さいたま新都心駅東口 to 大阪ocat once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–11,000 and the journey takes 9h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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