4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Tokyo to Osaka
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$98
Fastest journey
7 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 59 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
402 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 $98 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 4 buses that leave Tokyo for Osaka on Sun, Apr 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Apr 05 the direct buses cover the 402 km distance in an average of 8 h 59 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 50 m .
On Sun, Apr 05 the slowest buses will take 10 h 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.
10081210:50 PM7h50Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:40 AMOsaka, Willer Bus Terminal$771One-way0 transfers- 1008129:50 PM8h50Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West6:40 AMOsaka, Willer Bus Terminal$821One-way0 transfers
- 966119:55 PM9h15Tokyo, Otemachi (Grand Cube)7:10 AMOsaka, Minatomachi (OCAT) Bus Terminal$1141One-way0 transfers
- 966119:10 PM10h00Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West7:10 AMOsaka, Minatomachi (OCAT) Bus Terminal$1191One-way0 transfers
- 10081210:50 PM7h50Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:40 AMOsaka, Willer Bus Terminal$771One-way0 transfers
- 1008129:50 PM8h50Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West6:40 AMOsaka, Willer Bus Terminal$821One-way0 transfers
- 966119:55 PM9h15Tokyo, Otemachi (Grand Cube)7:10 AMOsaka, Minatomachi (OCAT) Bus Terminal$1141One-way0 transfers
- 966119:10 PM10h00Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West7:10 AMOsaka, Minatomachi (OCAT) Bus Terminal$1191One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$59 Average price Cheapest | $92 Average price | $105 Average price |
9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Tokyo to Osaka Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $93 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 9h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 10h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:40PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $122 |
Live departures
Tokyo to Osaka bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Osaka buses for today, Saturday, April 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96601 | 12:00 PM Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station) | 10h15 | 10:15 PM Osaka, Universal Studios Japan Traffic Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96601 | 12:00 PM Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station) | 10h25 | 10:25 PM Osaka, Sakurajima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96601 | 12:00 PM Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station) | 9h35 | 9:35 PM Osaka, Station Front | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96601 | 12:40 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 9h35 | 10:15 PM Osaka, Universal Studios Japan Traffic Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96601 | 12:40 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 9h45 | 10:25 PM Osaka, Sakurajima Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 96601 | 12:40 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 8h55 | 9:35 PM Osaka, Station Front | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 $43 (€35) but you can travel from only $41 (€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 249 miles (402 km) distance in 7h 55m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $43 (€35) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 7h 55m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:40 PM |
Bus providers: Willer Express, Odakyu Highway Bus, JR Bus Kanto from Tokyo to OsakaYou can travel by bus between Tokyo to Osaka with Willer Express, Odakyu Highway Bus, JR Bus Kanto for as low as $41 (€34). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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