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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Namba is to bus which costs ¥2200 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Namba is to fly which takes 3h 22m and costs ¥13000 - ¥20000.

Is there a direct bus between Tokyo and Namba?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit station and arriving at Namba. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Namba?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Namba. However, there are services departing from Tokyo and arriving at Namba via Kyōto and Tennoji. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Namba?

The distance between Tokyo and Namba is 534 km. The road distance is 495.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Namba without a car is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Tokyo to Namba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Namba bus from?

Tokyo to Namba bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Namba train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Tokyo to Namba?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Namba is to train via Kyoto which takes 3h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2200 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 50m, you could also fly, which costs ¥13000 - ¥20000 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Tokyo to Namba bus arrive?

Tokyo to Namba bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Namba station.

Where does the Tokyo to Namba train arrive?

Tokyo to Namba train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Namba?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Namba is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Tokyo to Namba.

Where can I stay near Namba?

There are 9028+ hotels available in Namba.

Tokyo to Namba - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Tokyo to Namba 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 via Kyoto
best
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
2. Take the train from Kyōto to Tennōjitrain HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express / ...
3h 50m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nambabus Jx261
7h 50m
¥2,200–14,000
Drive 495.3 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Nambacar 495.3 km
5h 34m
¥8,650–12,494
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
3h 22m
¥13,182–19,516
Train
1. Take the train from Tokyo to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
4h 12m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
8h 3m
¥10,200–11,300
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Kobe, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)plane HND - UKB
2. Take the train from Kobe-Sannomiya to Amagasakitrain
4h 20m
¥10,392–23,946
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from 東京 Tōkyō to 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3train
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
3h 54m
¥16,767–42,219
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Kousoku Maikobus
3. Take the train from Maiko to Ōsakatrain
5h 8m
¥22,632–48,766
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Ishiokatrain
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)plane IBR - UKB
5h 33m
¥20,132–45,347

Tokyo to Namba by bus

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7h 50mAverage Duration

¥2,200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 533.6 km
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Tokyo to Namba via Kyoto, Kyōto, Tennōji, and Tennoji in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit to Namba once daily. Tickets cost ¥2,200–13,000 and the journey takes 7h 50m. Two other operators also service this route.

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