Osaka to Tokyo train with JR Central

The cheapest way to travel from Osaka to Tokyo is a bus with an average price of $66 (€53).

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 $84 (€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 $104 (€84).

The fastest way to travel from Osaka to Tokyo is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 55m.

Other travel options to Tokyo take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 28m.

Bus takes on average 3h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Osaka and Tokyo including taking a bus, train, and flight.

We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Osaka to Tokyo among Omio's users.

Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 2h 37m faster (3h 28m by train vs 6h 5m by car) and roughly $49 (€40) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($104 (€84) vs $153 (€124)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.

Direct services run with JR Central, Willer Express, JR Central, JR West.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.