Getting there
From Tokyo to Osaka
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By plane
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From Tokyo, you can fly to Osaka in about one hour, with flights mainly between Haneda and Itami airports, and while regular tickets cost around 31,000 yen, discounts often bring prices down to 5,000–15,000 yen, especially with budget airlines flying from Narita to Kansai.
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By train
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From Tokyo, you can take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Osaka in about 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the train, with one-way fares starting around 13,870 yen, and while the Japan Rail Pass covers the slower Hikari and Kodama trains, a separate fee is needed for the faster Nozomi.
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By bus
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From Tokyo, you can take a highway bus to Osaka in about 8 hours, with both daytime and overnight options, and prices ranging from around 2500 yen for basic seats to 20,000 yen for premium ones, like those offered by Willer Express.
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From Nagoya to Osaka
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By train
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From Nagoya, you can get to Osaka in 50 to 70 minutes by shinkansen for about 6,000 yen (with the Japan Rail Pass covering Hikari and Kodama trains), or take a Kintetsu limited express for around 5,000 yen in just over 2 hours to Namba Station.
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By bus
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From Nagoya, you can take a highway bus to Osaka in about three hours, with regular fares around 3000 yen and discount options like Willer Express starting from about 1500 yen.
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From Kyoto to Osaka
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By train
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From Kyoto, you can reach Osaka in many ways: the fastest is the shinkansen from Kyoto to Shin-Osaka in 15 minutes for 1,450 yen, while slower but cheaper options like the JR special rapid train take 30 minutes for just 580 yen, and private railways like Hankyu or Keihan cost around 400 yen and take 40–50 minutes, though not all are covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
From Nara to Osaka
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By train
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From Nara, you can reach Osaka in 30 to 45 minutes either by JR trains (510–840 yen, covered by the Japan Rail Pass) or by Kintetsu trains (680–1,300 yen, not covered), with JR stopping at Osaka and Tennoji, and Kintetsu offering both express and limited express options to Namba.
From Kobe to Osaka
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By train
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From Kobe, you can reach Osaka in about 20 to 30 minutes by train, with JR offering the fastest ride for 420 yen, or you can use Hankyu or Hanshin Railways for around 330 yen; shinkansen trains are quicker but more expensive and use less central stations.
From Himeji to Osaka
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By train
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From Himeji, you can reach Osaka by train in about 1 hour using a JR special rapid train for around 1,520 yen, or in just 30 minutes by shinkansen for about 3,000 yen, with both options covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
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By bus
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From Himeji, you can take a highway bus to Osaka in about 1.5 to 2 hours, with one-way fares starting around 1,500 to 2,000 yen, depending on the company and time of day.
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From Hiroshima to Osaka
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By train
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From Hiroshima, you can reach Osaka by shinkansen in about 1.5 to 2 hours, with one-way fares around 9,890 yen for a non-reserved seat; the Japan Rail Pass covers Hikari and Sakura trains, but not the faster Nozomi.
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By bus
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From Hiroshima, you can take a highway bus to Osaka in about 5 to 6 hours, with one-way fares starting around 3,500 yen, and both daytime and overnight buses are available.
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