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What is the best way to travel from Osaka to Tokyo?

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£19
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What is the cheapest way to reach Tokyo from Osaka?

You can reach Tokyo with just £19 by taking a Bus from Sunshine Express SN6, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Thursday
from £37
Friday
from £44
Saturday
from £32
Sunday
from £28
Monday
from £30
Tuesday
from £19
Wednesday
from £19

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Kintetsu Bus ZKN2
    9h 9m
    0
    21:25
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:34
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Kintetsu Bus ZKN2
    Economy
    £37
  • Sakura Syoei
    8h 50m
    0
    22:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £43
  • Sakura Kotsu
    8h 28m
    0
    22:20
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:48
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £43
  • AT Liner
    9h 35m
    0
    21:05
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:40
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    AT Liner
    Economy
    £44
  • Shinki Bus HT2
    8h 22m
    0
    21:50
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:12
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Shinki Bus HT2
    Economy
    £53

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Shinki Bus HT2
    8h 10m
    0
    07:10
    Osaka
    Central Station
    15:20
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Shinki Bus HT2
    Economy
    £44
  • Yutaka YT
    8h 5m
    0
    22:20
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:25
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Yutaka YT
    Economy
    £47
  • Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    9h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:30
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    Economy
    £48
  • Sakura Kotsu
    9h 8m
    0
    22:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:48
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £50
  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    8h 10m
    0
    21:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    05:50
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £52

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    8h 10m
    0
    21:40
    Osaka
    Osakaeki-mae (Osaka Sta.) Coach Station
    05:50
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £32
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    8h 2m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:12
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £34
  • Grace Liner GR2
    8h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £35
  • Sakura Kotsu
    8h 28m
    0
    22:20
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:48
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £36
  • Sakura Syoei
    8h 55m
    0
    21:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:25
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £36

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    9h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:30
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    Economy
    £28
  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    7h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:10
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £29
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    8h 2m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:12
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £29
  • Grace Liner GR2
    8h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £30
  • AT Liner
    9h 5m
    0
    21:45
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:50
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    0
    AT Liner
    Economy
    £33

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Sakura Kotsu
    8h 28m
    0
    21:50
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:18
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £30
  • Sakura Syoei
    9h 8m
    0
    22:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:48
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £30
  • AT Liner
    9h 0m
    0
    21:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:40
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    AT Liner
    Economy
    £30
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    8h 10m
    0
    21:50
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:00
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £31
  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    8h 10m
    0
    21:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    05:50
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £31

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Sunshine Express SN6
    8h 2m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:12
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £19
  • Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    9h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:30
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    Economy
    £19
  • Koei Kotsu BL5
    8h 52m
    0
    21:50
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:42
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Koei Kotsu BL5
    Economy
    £19
  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    7h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:10
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £19
  • Grace Liner GR2
    8h 50m
    0
    22:20
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    07:10
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £19

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    9h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:30
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    Economy
    £19
  • Grace Liner GR2
    8h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £19
  • Koei Kotsu BL5
    8h 20m
    0
    22:00
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Koei Kotsu BL5
    Economy
    £20
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    8h 10m
    0
    21:50
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:00
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £21
  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    7h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:10
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £21

What are the fastest trips from Osaka to Tokyo?

You can get to Tokyo from Osaka in just 7h 30m with a Bus from Sakura Kanko Bus CJ. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Thursday
from 8h 22m
Friday
from 8h 5m
Saturday
from 8h 2m
Sunday
from 7h 30m
Monday
from 8h 10m
Tuesday
from 7h 30m
Wednesday
from 7h 30m

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • Shinki Bus HT2
    8h 22m
    0
    21:50
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:12
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Shinki Bus HT2
    Economy
    £53
  • Sakura Kotsu
    8h 28m
    0
    22:20
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:48
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £43
  • Sakura Syoei
    8h 50m
    0
    22:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £43
  • Kintetsu Bus ZKN2
    9h 9m
    0
    21:25
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:34
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Kintetsu Bus ZKN2
    Economy
    £37
  • AT Liner
    9h 35m
    0
    21:05
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:40
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    AT Liner
    Economy
    £44

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Yutaka YT
    8h 5m
    0
    22:20
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:25
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Yutaka YT
    Economy
    £47
  • Shinki Bus HT2
    8h 10m
    0
    07:10
    Osaka
    Central Station
    15:20
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Shinki Bus HT2
    Economy
    £44
  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    8h 10m
    0
    21:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    05:50
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £52
  • Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    9h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:30
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    Economy
    £48
  • Sakura Kotsu
    9h 8m
    0
    22:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:48
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Sunshine Express SN6
    8h 2m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:12
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £34
  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    8h 10m
    0
    21:40
    Osaka
    Osakaeki-mae (Osaka Sta.) Coach Station
    05:50
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £32
  • Grace Liner GR2
    8h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £35
  • Sakura Kotsu
    8h 28m
    0
    22:20
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:48
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £36
  • Sakura Syoei
    8h 55m
    0
    21:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:25
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £36

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    7h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:10
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £29
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    8h 2m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:12
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £29
  • Grace Liner GR2
    8h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £30
  • Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    9h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:30
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    Economy
    £28
  • AT Liner
    9h 5m
    0
    21:45
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:50
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    0
    AT Liner
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Sunshine Express SN6
    8h 10m
    0
    21:50
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:00
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £31
  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    8h 10m
    0
    21:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    05:50
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £31
  • Sakura Kotsu
    8h 28m
    0
    21:50
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:18
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kotsu
    Economy
    £30
  • AT Liner
    9h 0m
    0
    21:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:40
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    AT Liner
    Economy
    £30
  • Sakura Syoei
    9h 8m
    0
    22:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:48
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Syoei
    Economy
    £30

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    7h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:10
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £19
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    8h 2m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:12
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £19
  • Grace Liner GR2
    8h 50m
    0
    22:20
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    07:10
    Tokyo
    Ikebukuro
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £19
  • Koei Kotsu BL5
    8h 52m
    0
    21:50
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:42
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Koei Kotsu BL5
    Economy
    £19
  • Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    9h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:30
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    Economy
    £19

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    7h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:10
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
    Economy
    £21
  • Grace Liner GR2
    8h 10m
    0
    22:10
    Osaka
    Namba Sta Coach Stop
    06:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Grace Liner GR2
    Economy
    £19
  • Sunshine Express SN6
    8h 10m
    0
    21:50
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:00
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Sunshine Express SN6
    Economy
    £21
  • Koei Kotsu BL5
    8h 20m
    0
    22:00
    Osaka
    Central Station
    06:20
    Tokyo
    Shinjuku Coach Station
    0
    Koei Kotsu BL5
    Economy
    £20
  • Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    9h 0m
    0
    22:30
    Osaka
    Central Station
    07:30
    Tokyo
    Hatchōbori
    0
    Tokyo Fuji Kotsu NT3
    Economy
    £19
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Osaka to Tokyo

What are the most popular stations in Osaka and Tokyo?

In Osaka, you will usually depart from Central Station, Namba Sta Coach Stop or Tennōji Train Station, while in Tokyo you will be arriving at Shinjuku Coach Station, Hatchōbori or Ikebukuro, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Tokyo from Osaka? With 5 connections between 18 Bus and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Osaka and Tokyo, you can pay as low as £19 with a Bus from Sunshine Express SN6.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Bus from Sakura Kanko Bus CJ: you will get to Tokyo in just 7h 30m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Osaka and Tokyo are Sakura Kanko Bus CJ, Sunshine Express SN6 and Sakura Kotsu, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Osaka and Tokyo is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Sakurajima or to Shibuya, and look at flights from Osaka Airport, and landing at Tokyo Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Osaka to Tokyo?

The most popular companies between Osaka and Tokyo, are Sakura Kanko Bus CJ, Sunshine Express SN6 and Sakura Kotsu. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Sakura Kanko Bus CJ, Sunshine Express SN6, Sakura Kotsu and 8 more.

All you need to know when you travel from Osaka to Tokyo

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Osaka to Tokyo. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Osaka to Tokyo

How can I reach Tokyo from Osaka?

Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Bus and Flight, with which you can get to Tokyo from Osaka.

How far is Tokyo from Osaka?

The distance between Osaka and Tokyo is 396.4 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Osaka and Tokyo?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 11 kgs of CO2, a train 14 kgs, a car 67 kgs, and a flight 98 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Osaka to Tokyo?

You can get to Tokyo with just £19 by taking a Bus from Sunshine Express SN6.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Tokyo in just 7h 30m with a Bus from Sakura Kanko Bus CJ.

More routes to Osaka and to Tokyo

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Osaka and to Tokyo. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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