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Osaka Museum of History
A modern museum tracing Osaka’s story from ancient Naniwa to the present, with city views from upper floors and full-scale historical reconstructions.

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Average price
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Fastest journey
8 h 5 m
Average duration
8 h 37 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
386 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Yokohama to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Yokohama to Osaka will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $49.
Of the 3 buses that leave Yokohama for Osaka on Mon, May 25, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 386 km distance in an average of 8 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 5 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 9 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.
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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Yokohama to Osaka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $42, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 239 miles (386 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$79 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $103 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Yokohama to Osaka:
A flight is $8 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Yokohama to Osaka costing on average $79 (€64).
A flight is $33 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Yokohama to Osaka costing on average $103 (€83).
Other travel options to Osaka take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
Tickets start at around $79 (€64) compared to roughly $144 (€116) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $65 (€53). The journey takes 8h 55m versus 6h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Willer Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
The table below shows live departures for Yokohama to Osaka buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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102000 | 10:40 PM Shin-yokohama Station | 8h05 | 6:45 AM Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
102000 | 10:40 PM Shin-yokohama Station | 8h40 | 7:20 AM Osaka, Abenobashi | 0 transfersDirect | |
96605 | 11:35 PM Yokohama, City Air Terminal Bus (Haneda Airport Line, Downbound) | 9h05 | 8:40 AM Osaka, Willer Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Compare bus, train, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Buses from Yokohama to Osaka run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $46 (€37) but you can travel from only $42 (€34) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 239 miles (386 km) distance in 8h 5m.
Distance 239 miles (386 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $46 (€37) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 5m |
First bus 7:30 AM |
Last bus 11:00 PM |
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