Tokyo to Osaka Trip Overview

Osaka to Tokyo
Price range
US$ 16-US$ 358
Ride Duration Range
1h 5m-10h 30m
Earliest Departure
21:00
Latest Departure
23:45
Most Popular Operator

Tourist Bus

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Tokyo to Osaka

by bus,flight,train

Cheapest

Standard Plus Bus

by ATLINER Syoei Kotsu Co

21:30

9h

06:30

Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

from

US$ 16

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Japan Airlines

06:30

1h 5m

07:35

Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

from

US$ 107

Standard Bus

by Sakura Kotsu

21:50

8h 10m

06:00

Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

from

US$ 18

Standard Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

06:00

2h 30m

08:30

Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

from

US$ 103

Economy Flight

by Jetstar Japan

09:45

1h 30m

11:15

Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

from

US$ 64

Cheapest

Standard Plus Bus

by ATLINER Syoei Kotsu Co

from

US$ 16

21:30

9h

06:30

Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

Fastest

Economy Flight

by Japan Airlines

from

US$ 107

06:30

1h 5m

07:35

Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

Standard Bus

by Sakura Kotsu

from

US$ 18

21:50

8h 10m

06:00

Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

Standard Train

by Shinkansen JR Central

from

US$ 103

06:00

2h 30m

08:30

Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

Economy Flight

by Jetstar Japan

from

US$ 64

09:45

1h 30m

11:15

Tokyo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

Taking a bus from Tokyo to Osaka

Fastest bus: 6h 50m

Cheapest bus: US$ 16

The fastest: 6h 50m

The cheapest: US$ 16

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The fastest: 2h 30m

The cheapest: US$ 98

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The fastest: 1h 5m

The cheapest: US$ 43

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About the ride from Tokyo to Osaka

Tokyo to Osaka Route Information

There are 3 ways to get from Tokyo to Osaka, including bus,train,flight.

The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 2 hours 30 minutes.

The fastest way to travel is by flight, which takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.

Tokyo to Osaka by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 16
  • 291 departures a day, or 2037 departures a week

There are 6 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Express, Single Seat, Standard Plus, Liner WC and Premium Class.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Tokyo to Osaka by train

  • Starting Price: US$ 98
  • 153 departures a day, or 1071 departures a week

There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Unreserved Seat and Green Car.

Each train ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all train options.

Tokyo to Osaka by flight

  • Starting Price: US$ 43
  • 489 departures a day, or 3423 departures a week

The only travel class available is Economy.

Each flight ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all flight options.

Companies Operating from Tokyo to Osaka

Kintetsu Bus ZKN12

Average time

8h 11m - 8h 33m

Average price

US$ 42 - US$ 56

Heisei Enterprise HE0

Average time

8h - 9h 55m

Average price

US$ 25 - US$ 73

Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4

Average time

8h 15m - 8h 45m

Average price

US$ 32 - US$ 54

Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3

Average time

8h 20m - 9h 45m

Average price

US$ 22 - US$ 65

Shinkansen JR Central

Average time

2h 30m

Average price

US$ 98 - US$ 136

Questions & Answers for Traveling from Tokyo to Osaka

What is the most popular transportation service from Tokyo to Osaka?

The most popular transportation service from Tokyo to Osaka is Flight by United Airlines

What is the fastest transportation service from Tokyo to Osaka?

Flight by Japan Airlines is the fastest transportation from Tokyo to Osaka, completing the journey in 1h 5m.

What is the cheapest transport option from Tokyo and Osaka?

For budget-conscious travelers, Bus by ATLINER Syoei Kotsu Co is the most affordable option from Tokyo to Osaka, costing around US$ 16.

Who are the service providers on this route?

When traveling from Tokyo to Osaka, you can choose from several provider, such as

BUS:  Kintetsu Bus ZKN12 | Heisei Enterprise HE0 | Chibamirai Kanko Bus KB4 | Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3

TRAIN:  Shinkansen JR Central

FLIGHT:  Jetstar Japan | Peach Airlines | Japan Airlines | All Nippon Airways

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