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Tokyo National Museum
Japan’s oldest and largest museum, with major collections of Japanese art, archaeology, samurai armor, and Buddhist sculpture in Ueno Park.

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Buses per day
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Distance
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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Osaka to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Osaka to Tokyo will cost around $72 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $56.
Of the 12 buses that leave Osaka for Tokyo on Sun, Jun 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 8 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 9 h 10 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.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Osaka to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $83 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Osaka to Tokyo:
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Osaka to Tokyo costing on average $83 (€68).
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Osaka to Tokyo costing on average $103 (€84).
Other travel options to Tokyo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 28m.
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
You'll arrive about 2h 9m sooner (3h 56m by bus vs 6h 5m by car) and save roughly $86 (€71) compared to fuel and tolls ($65 (€53) vs $151 (€124)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by JR Bus Kanto, Willer Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $99 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:25PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 10h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 10h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 9h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 10h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
The table below shows live departures for Osaka to Tokyo buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 10:30 PM Osaka | 10h20 | 8:50 AM Tokyo | 0 transfersDirect | |
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96585 | 8:50 PM Osaka, Minatomachi (OCAT) Bus Terminal | 9h10 | 6:00 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
96585 | 8:50 PM Osaka, Minatomachi (OCAT) Bus Terminal | 9h40 | 6:30 AM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F) | 0 transfersDirect | |
96585 | 9:30 PM Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 9h00 | 6:30 AM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F) | 0 transfersDirect | |
96585 | 9:30 PM Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 8h30 | 6:00 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
96579 | 9:35 PM Osaka, Minatomachi (OCAT) Bus Terminal | 9h55 | 7:30 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 transfersDirect | |
96579 | 9:35 PM Osaka, Minatomachi (OCAT) Bus Terminal | 9h20 | 6:55 AM Tokyo, Otemachi (Grand Cube) | 0 transfersDirect | |
96594 | 9:35 PM Osaka, Sakurajima Station | 10h25 | 8:00 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
96594 | 9:50 PM Osaka, Universal Studios Japan Traffic Plaza | 10h10 | 8:00 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
96592 | 10:15 PM Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 10h00 | 8:15 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
96594 | 10:30 PM Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 9h30 | 8:00 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
96580 | 11:00 PM Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 8h45 | 7:45 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 transfersDirect | |
96580 | 11:00 PM Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 8h05 | 7:05 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Osaka to Tokyo run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $43 (€35) if you book in advance.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
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