How to get to Osaka from Tokyo

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Compare coach, train and flight for Tokyo to Osaka

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Osaka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, while a flight costs an average of £268.

Distance: 402 km

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Flight
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Coach

£268

Average Price

£72

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£51

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Cheapest

4h 5m

Average total duration

2h 5m

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2h 0m

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3h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 39m

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30m

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10h 12m

Average total duration

9h 42m

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Japan Airlines

Most popular airline

JR Central

Most popular train company

Willer Express

Most popular bus company

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The cheapest way to travel from Tokyo to Osaka is a coach with an average price of £51.

This is compared to other travel options from Tokyo to Osaka:

A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tokyo to Osaka costing on average £72.

A coach is £218 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tokyo to Osaka costing on average £268.

The fastest way to travel from Tokyo to Osaka is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Osaka take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 5m.

Coach takes on average 10h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Tokyo and Osaka including taking a coach, train and flight.

Travel options
from Tokyo to Osaka

How to get to Osaka from Tokyo by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Tokyo to Osaka is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • jetstar japanGK217
    7:401h35
    Tokyo Narita
    9:15Osaka Kansai
    £311One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • jetstar japanGK217
    7:401h35
    Tokyo Narita
    9:15Osaka Kansai
    £311One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Japan AirlinesJL113
    10:301h05
    Tokyo Haneda
    11:35Osaka
    £1651One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • JR CentralNozomi 293
    21:242h21
    Tokyo Station
    23:45Shin-Osaka Station
    £741One-way
    0 changes
  • JR CentralNozomi 517
    21:212h22
    Tokyo Station
    23:43Shin-Osaka Station
    £741One-way
    0 changes
  • JR CentralNozomi 91
    20:212h24
    Tokyo Station
    22:45Shin-Osaka Station
    £741One-way
    0 changes
  • Willer Express96617
    8:409h00
    Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku
    17:40Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal
    £321One-way
    0 changes
  • Willer Express102002
    23:009h10
    Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku
    8:10Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal
    £351One-way
    0 changes
  • Willer Express102002
    23:009h50
    Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku
    8:50Osaka, Sakai Station West Exit Rotary
    £351One-way
    0 changes
  • jetstar japanGK211
    19:001h50
    Tokyo Narita
    20:50Osaka Kansai
    £431One-way
    0 changes
  • peach aviationMM312
    20:201h40
    Tokyo Narita
    22:00Osaka Kansai
    £501One-way
    0 changes
  • jetstar japanGK215
    12:001h45
    Tokyo Narita
    13:45Osaka Kansai
    £541One-way
    0 changes

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Best day trips from Osaka by train

The most popular day trips by train from Osaka are Kyoto, Nara, Kobe, Himeji and Wakayama. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Osaka on Omio.

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Day trip from Osaka to Kyoto by train

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Kyoto is Japan’s former imperial capital, known for temples, gardens and traditional wooden streets. Its geisha culture, seasonal customs and craft heritage give the city a calm, historic character.

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FAQs: Tokyo to Osaka

Travel to Osaka easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Tokyo to Osaka.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Tokyo and Osaka including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Tokyo to Osaka is a coach with an average price of £51.

This is compared to other travel options from Tokyo to Osaka:

A coach is £21 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tokyo to Osaka costing on average £72.

A coach is £218 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tokyo to Osaka costing on average £268.

The fastest way to travel from Tokyo to Osaka is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Osaka take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 5m.

Coach takes on average 10h 12m.

The Tokyo to Osaka distance is approximately 402 km.
The average frequency per day from Tokyo to Osaka is:
  • Around 166 trains per day.
  • Around 57 flights per day.
  • Around 23 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Tokyo and Osaka as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Tokyo to Osaka:
  • Flights mostly depart from Tokyo Haneda and arrive in Osaka.
  • Trains mostly depart from Tokyo Station and arrive in Shin-Osaka Station.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku and arrive in Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Tokyo to Osaka, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Willer Express to go to Osaka by coach.
  • Travel with Japan Airlines, Starflyer, All Nippon Airways, peach aviation to go to Osaka by flight.
  • Travel with JR Central to go to Osaka by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Tokyo to Osaka with the following travel companies:
  • 23 direct coaches per day with Willer Express.
  • 37 direct flights per day with Japan Airlines, Starflyer, All Nippon Airways, peach aviation.
  • 166 direct trains per day with JR Central.
Omio customers who travel from Tokyo to Osaka often also extend their vacation to go to Seoul, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Okinawa. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Osaka and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Tokyo to Osaka, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.

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