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Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 39 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Tokyo to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tokyo to Osaka will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £36.
Of the 33 buses that leave Tokyo for Osaka every day 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 8 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 9 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
10200223:009h50Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku8:50Osaka, Sakai Station West Exit Rotary£361One-way0 changes- 9660522:3510h05Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku8:40Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal£361One-way0 changes
- 9661621:4510h20Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station)8:05Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal£361One-way0 changes
- 9661622:459h50Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku8:35Osaka, Universal Studios Japan Traffic Plaza£361One-way0 changes
- 9661621:4510h50Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station)8:35Osaka, Universal Studios Japan Traffic Plaza£361One-way0 changes
- 10081222:507h50Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:40Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal£391One-way0 changes
- 9661623:308h35Tokyo, Ikebukuro Station West Exit Platform 48:05Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal£361One-way0 changes
- 10081221:508h50Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West6:40Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal£421One-way0 changes
- 9660121:408h55Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:35Osaka, Station Front£391One-way0 changes
- 10200021:409h05Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:45Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal£391One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Tokyo to Osaka
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Osaka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 402 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price | £73 Average Price |
5h 14m Average total duration 4h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 30m Average total duration 3h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Tokyo to Osaka bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Osaka coaches for today, Sunday 7 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96611 | 21:10 Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 10h00 | 7:10 Osaka, Minatomachi (OCAT) Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 96608 | 21:20 Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 10h30 | 7:50 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 102001 | 21:30 Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 10h15 | 7:45 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 96608 | 21:40 Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 10h10 | 7:50 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 100812 | 21:50 Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 8h50 | 6:40 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 96611 | 21:55 Tokyo, Otemachi (Grand Cube) | 9h15 | 7:10 Osaka, Minatomachi (OCAT) Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 102002 | 22:00 Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 10h10 | 8:10 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 102987 | 22:00 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 10h40 | 8:40 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 102002 | 22:00 Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 10h50 | 8:50 Osaka, Sakai Station West Exit Rotary | 0 changesdirect | |
| 102001 | 22:30 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 9h15 | 7:45 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 96605 | 22:35 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 10h05 | 8:40 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 96608 | 22:40 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 9h10 | 7:50 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 100812 | 22:50 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 7h50 | 6:40 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 102002 | 23:00 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 9h10 | 8:10 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
| 102002 | 23:00 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 9h50 | 8:50 Osaka, Sakai Station West Exit Rotary | 0 changesdirect | |
| 96613 | 23:05 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 10h00 | 9:05 Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tokyo to Osaka
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Buses from Tokyo to Osaka run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £32 if you book in advance.
There are 15 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 402 km distance in 7h 50m.
Distance 402 km |
Average bus duration 4h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 7h 50m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:40 |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Bus providers: Willer Express, JR Central, JR Bus Kanto from Tokyo to OsakaYou can travel by bus between Tokyo to Osaka with Willer Express, JR Central, JR Bus Kanto for as low as £32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Tokyo to Osaka coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Osaka by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Osaka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Cancellations may incur fees
- specific terms depend on the fare type and timing of cancellation.
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- Up to two pieces of luggage may be checked per passenger.
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