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

The cheapest way to get from Ueda to Osaka is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥9000 and takes 10h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ueda to Osaka is to train and fly which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥18000 - ¥43000.

Is there a direct bus between Ueda and Osaka?

Yes, there is an overnight bus departing from Ueda Station station and arriving at Osaka Station station. This bus operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ueda and Osaka?

No, there is no direct train from Ueda to Osaka station. However, there are services departing from Ueda and arriving at Shin-Ōsaka Station via Nagano and Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from Ueda to Osaka?

The distance between Ueda and Osaka is 525 km. The road distance is 398 km.

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

The best way to get from Ueda to Osaka without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Ueda to Osaka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Osaka bus from?

Ueda to Osaka bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, depart from Ueda Station.

Where do I catch the Ueda to Osaka train from?

Ueda to Osaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Nagano station.

Train or bus from Ueda to Osaka?

The best way to get from Ueda to Osaka is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs ¥13000 - ¥23000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥9000 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Ueda to Osaka bus arrive?

Ueda to Osaka bus services, operated by Kintetsu Bus, arrive at Osaka Station.

Where does the Ueda to Osaka train arrive?

Ueda to Osaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Tsuruga station.

Can I drive from Ueda to Osaka?

Yes, the driving distance between Ueda to Osaka is 398 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Ueda to Osaka.

Where can I stay near Osaka?

There are 7676+ hotels available in Osaka.

Ueda to Osaka - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Ueda to Osaka 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 Nagano to TsurugaKagayaki / ...
2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Ōsaka StationThunderbird
4h 51m
¥13,627–22,287
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Naganodo Koshoku IC to Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu)
10h 10m
¥4,999–8,566
Night bus via Nagano
1. Take the night bus from Nagano to Ōsaka Station
8h 48m
¥8,325–9,936
Drive 398 km
1. Drive from Ueda to Osaka398 km
5h 40m
¥6,762–9,767
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Shinonoi to NagoyaShinano
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Ōsaka StationNozomi / ...
5h 12m
¥11,567–17,143
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Ueda Station to Osaka StationChikumagawa Liner
9h 5m
¥5,000–11,000
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Station
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)HND - ITM
4h 43m
¥18,583–42,331
Train, train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueda(Nagano) to Shinonoi
2. Take the train from Shinonoi to Matsumoto
3. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)MMJ - UKB
4. Take the train from Sannomiya to Shin-Ōsaka Station
4h 53m
¥17,587–36,773
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Kobe
1. Take the train from Ueda to Tōkyō Station
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Kobe (UKB)HND - UKB
5h 6m
¥18,943–31,731
Train, train to Niigata Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport
1. Take the train from Ueda to Takasaki
2. Take the train from Takasaki to Niigata
3. Fly from Niigata Airport (KIJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)KIJ - ITM
6h 12m
¥19,138–50,618

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

217Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

¥11,495Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 524.8 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

You can take a train from Ueda to Shin-Ōsaka Station via Nagano and Tsuruga in around 4h 51m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Naganodo Koshoku IC to Osaka-Umeda(Hankyu) once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–8,000 and the journey takes 8h 39m.

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