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

The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Yao is to bus which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Yao is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.

Is there a direct train between Tokyo and Yao?

No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Yao. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kyuhoji via Shin-Ōsaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Tokyo to Yao?

The distance between Tokyo and Yao is 535 km. The road distance is 487.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Tokyo to Yao without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Tokyo to Yao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tokyo to Yao train from?

Tokyo to Yao train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.

Train or bus from Tokyo to Yao?

The best way to get from Tokyo to Yao is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥12000 - ¥17000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥10000 and takes 9h 50m.

Where does the Tokyo to Yao train arrive?

Tokyo to Yao train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Can I drive from Tokyo to Yao?

Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Yao is 488 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Tokyo to Yao.

Where can I stay near Yao?

There are 7980+ hotels available in Yao.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Tokyo to Yao 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
best
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
3h 10m
¥12,000–17,000
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Abeno Harukasbus Twinkle
9h 50m
¥6,500–10,000
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sakurainightbus
8h 38m
¥6,530–11,150
Drive 487.6 km
1. Drive from Tokyo to Yaocar 487.6 km
5h 43m
¥8,421–12,163
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane HND - ITM
2. Take the train from Tennōji to Yaotrain
3h 52m
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 Sannomiya to Ōsakatrain
3. Take the train from Ōsaka to Kyūhōjitrain
4h 15m
Train to Narita International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Stationtrain
2. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane NRT - ITM
4h 20m
¥19,355–48,291
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 1m
¥16,990–58,245
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane HND - NGO
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Ōsaka Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyuhojitrain
5h 6m
Fly Tokyo International Airport to Tokushima Airport, bus
1. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Tokushima Airport (TKS)plane HND - TKS
2. Take the bus from Kousoku Naruto to Shin-Kobe Stationbus
6h 14m
¥23,390–56,114

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

210Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

¥11,478Cheapest Price

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Distance: 535.4 km
Duration: 3h 10m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥12,000–17,000 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Alternatively, Kintetsu Bus operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Abeno Harukas once daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–10,000 and the journey takes 9h 28m.

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