| Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kirakira Bus | Express | 09:50 | 18:30 | $31.48 | |
Nankai Bus ZNK2 | AC Seater | 21:00 | 07:19 | $44.97 | |
Sakura Syoei | Liner Standard | 22:30 | 07:00 | $41.21 | |
Sakura Syoei | Standard Plus | 22:50 | 07:30 | $41.21 | |
Grace Liner GR2 | Express | 23:10 | 07:00 | $36.12 | |
Tourist Bus | Standard Plus | 23:30 | 07:30 | $25.65 | |
Grace Liner GR2 | Express | 23:50 | 07:00 | $47.19 |
Bus travel remains one of the most affordable and convenient ways to travel between many destinations. Getting from Yokohama to Osaka by bus may not be the fastest way of travel, yet many travellers prefer to rely on the bus on this route; with easy online booking and tickets of different classes for all tastes and budgets available, the bus from Yokohama to Osaka a conscious and budget-friendly option.
Check the timetable before you book your ticket and read other travellers’ reviews to choose the trip that suits you best. Note that there may be several bus terminals at your departure or arrival point – always double-check where you are leaving from and arriving to. It may prove crucial if you have connecting trips.
Here is the list of operators serving the route: .
If travelling by bus, you will cover the distance of 800 km between Yokohama and Osaka.
Buses normally need between 7h 10m and 16h hours to get to Osaka from Yokohama. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.
On this route, Chibamirai Kanko Bus (株式会社千葉みらい観光バス) offers the fastest service. Sakura Syoei (株式会社桜交通、昌栄バス) buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.
Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.
The price of your bus ticket will depend not only on the distance you need to cover but on the class of your coach. E.g. expect to shell out more for VIP or sleeper buses while ordinary buses though being the cheapest option, often are a compromise on comfort and travel time. Of course, they do their job, too, and can be the only option if you hop on/off in the middle of the route.
Anyway, travelling by bus between Yokohama and Osaka remains an affordable option. The cheapest ticket is offered by AT Liner and costs USD 17.74. A ATLINER Syoei Kotsu Co (株式会社ATLINER、株式会社昌栄交通)'s ticket will set you back USD 17.74 on average.
| Cheapest Bus | $18 |
| Fastest Bus | 7h 10m |
| Earliest Bus | 9:50 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:59 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 52 |
| Distance | 800 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | AT Liner, Atliner Bus, Atliner Bus, ATLINER Co, ATLINER Shoei Transportation, ATLINER Syoei Kotsu Co, Atliner Tourist Bus, Chibamirai Kanko Bus, Graceliner, Kirakira Bus, Sakura Syoei, Sakura Syoei, Sakura Syoei, Sakura Syoei, Sanei Kotsu, Tourist Bus, Tourist Bus |