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

The cheapest way to get from Seto to Ōsaka is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seto to Ōsaka is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.

Is there a direct train between Seto and Ōsaka?

No, there is no direct train from Seto to Ōsaka. However, there are services departing from Setoshi and arriving at Yodoyabashi via Kōzōji, Nagoya Station and Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Seto to Ōsaka?

The distance between Seto and Ōsaka is 210 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Seto to Ōsaka without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Seto to Ōsaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seto to Ōsaka train from?

Seto to Ōsaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kōzōji station.

Train or bus from Seto to Ōsaka?

The best way to get from Seto to Ōsaka is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 45m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Seto to Ōsaka train arrive?

Seto to Ōsaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.

Can I drive from Seto to Ōsaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Seto to Ōsaka is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Seto to Ōsaka.

Where can I stay near Ōsaka?

There are 8020+ hotels available in Ōsaka.

Seto to Ōsaka - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Seto to Ōsaka 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 Shin-Ōsaka Station
best
1. Take the train from Kōzōji to Nagoyatrain CF: Chūō Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
1h 45m
Drive 185.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Seto to Osakacar 185.1 km
2h 23m
¥3,179–4,592
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station to Osaka WBT Umedabus
4h 46m
Train
1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
3h 42m
¥4,608–5,518

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 209.8 km
Duration: 1h 45m

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

You can take a train from Setoshi to Yodoyabashi via Kōzōji, Nagoya Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Nagoya Station to Osaka WBT Umeda every 4 hours, and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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