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

The cheapest way to get from Seto to Osaka is to bus which costs ¥2800 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seto to Osaka is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.

Is there a direct train between Seto and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Seto to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Setoshi and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Kōzōji, Nagoya and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Seto to Osaka?

The distance between Seto and Osaka is 205 km. The road distance is 185.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Seto to Osaka without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 2h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Seto to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seto to Osaka train from?

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

Train or bus from Seto to Osaka?

The best way to get from Seto to Osaka is to train via Kyoto which takes 2h 22m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2800 - ¥4000 and takes 4h 46m.

Where does the Seto to Osaka train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Seto to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Seto to Osaka is 185 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Seto to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 9028+ hotels available in Osaka.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Seto to Osaka 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 Kōzōji to Nagoyatrain
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain
3. Take the train from Kyōto to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
2h 22m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station to Osaka WBT Umedabus
4h 46m
¥1,500–4,000
Drive 185.1 km
1. Drive from Seto to Osakacar 185.1 km
2h 33m
¥3,233–4,670
Train
1. Take the train from Kōzōji to Nagoyatrain CF: Chūō Line Local / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
2h 26m
Train #2
1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
3h 37m
¥4,400–5,500

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 205.2 km
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Setoshi to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Kōzōji, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Nagoya Station to Osaka WBT Umeda every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,500–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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