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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Tokyo to Osaka
Cheapest price
$53
Average price
$65
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h 40 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
396 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tokyo to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tokyo to Osaka will cost around $65 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $53.
Of the 4 buses that leave Tokyo for Osaka on Thu, Feb 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 05 the direct buses cover the 396 km distance in an average of 9 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Thu, Feb 05 the slowest buses will take 10 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.
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train 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 bus with prices starting from €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €35, and a train costs an average of €81.
Distance: 246 miles (396 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price Cheapest | €67 Average price | €86 Average price |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tokyo to Osaka bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Osaka buses for today, Wednesday, February 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:40 PM Tokyo | 9h00 | 8:40 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 5 | |||||
| 1:35 PM Tokyo | 10h05 | 11:40 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:45 PM Tokyo | 9h50 | 11:35 PM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:15 PM Tokyo | 9h45 | 12:00 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tokyo to Osaka
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Buses from Tokyo to Osaka run on average 21 times per day, taking around 9h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€35) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by flight.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:40. The fastest bus covers the 246 miles (396 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 246 miles (396 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€35) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:40 |
Bus providers: JR Bus Kanto, Willer Express from Tokyo to OsakaYou can travel by bus between Tokyo to Osaka with JR Bus Kanto, Willer Express for as low as $42 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tokyo to Osaka
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