Ikebukuro to Osaka

Ikebukuro to Osaka

Ikebukuro
Osaka
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Ikebukuro to Osaka Destination Reviews

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Marie N
Good frequent stops
Ikebukuro to Osaka, Bus Standard Plus, ATLINER Daiwa Kanko Co (株式会社 ATLINER,大和観光自動車 株式会社), Jul 17, 2026
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Sacha B
The bus was not comfortable, the curtains did not close properly, the other curtain that separated me and the passenger to my right was small, I could see him sleeping.
Ikebukuro to Osaka, Bus Standard, Graceliner, Jul 10, 2026
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Madita A
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Ikebukuro to Osaka, Train #NOZOMI267 Standard, Tokaido Shinkansen, May 21, 2026
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Takizawa H
My leg was very painful after sitting on the bus for such a long time and I had to stretch my legs often.
Ikebukuro to Osaka, Bus Standard Plus, ATLINER Daiwa Kanko Co (株式会社 ATLINER,大和観光自動車 株式会社), May 7, 2026
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Siew S
It will be good if on arrival at each destination, the bus captain inform passengers of the place by showing of the card with the name of the place written in English and Mandarin, as not every passenger is Japanese. Thank you.
Ikebukuro to Osaka, Bus Standard, Sanei Kotsu KB5 (三栄交通(KBライナー), Apr 24, 2026
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Emlyn C
About as much as you can expect for the very reasonable price. Staff were all very helpful though.
Ikebukuro to Osaka, Bus Standard Plus, Tourist Bus, Apr 19, 2026
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Auriane R
Really nice seats that day I had the space of two for one and the driver was really kind as well
Ikebukuro to Osaka, Bus Express, Shinki Bus LM (神姫観光株式会社), Apr 6, 2026
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Rapeewan A
There are no USB ports or power outlets on the bus for charging mobile phones.
Ikebukuro to Osaka, Bus Express, Kamobus KMW, Mar 16, 2026
DO
Daniel O
Fast on the minuite and comfortable
Ikebukuro to Osaka, Train #NOZOMI237 Standard, Tokaido Shinkansen, Feb 10, 2026
JM
James M
Clean and everyone was very respectful and polite
Ikebukuro to Osaka, Train #NOZOMI29 Standard, Tokaido Shinkansen, Jan 29, 2026
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Ikebukuro to Osaka Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Kamomako Liner KM
Express
21:10
06:30
$46.77
Bus
Aogaki Bus MA3
Intercity
21:30
06:00
$42.34
Bus
Kamomako Liner KM
Express
22:00
06:30
$36.31
Bus
Grace Liner GR2
Express
22:10
07:30
$50.28
Bus
Grace Liner GR2
Express
22:10
07:00
$50.28
Bus
Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
AC Seater
22:30
06:45
$38.15
Bus
Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
AC Seater
22:30
06:15
$38.15
Bus
Kintetsu Bus ZKN22
AC Seater
22:40
06:21
$49.23
Bus
Kintetsu Bus ZKN22
AC Seater
22:40
06:41
$49.23
Bus
Shinki Bus LM
Intercity
23:00
07:20
$68.80
Bus
Shinki Bus LM
Intercity
23:10
07:50
$46.09
Bus
Shinki Bus LM
Intercity
23:10
08:20
$46.09
Bus
Heisei Enterprise HE0
Express
23:15
08:20
$38.77
Bus
Kamomako Liner KM
Express
23:30
09:30
$36.92
Bus
Shinki Bus LM
AC Seater
23:30
07:20
$36.86
Bus
Shinki Bus LM
AC Seater
23:30
07:50
$36.86
Bus
Sakura Kanko Bus CJ
Express
23:30
07:30
$35.69
Bus
Shinki Bus LM
AC Seater
23:30
08:10
$66.40
Bus
Kamomako Liner KM
Express
23:50
09:30
$32.00
Bus
Osaka Bus ZOS4
Intercity
23:59
07:30
$41.60

How to get from Ikebukuro to Osaka

Travelling between Ikebukuro and Osaka is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 91.85 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 30.96.

How long does it take to get from Ikebukuro to Osaka?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 14 hours to travel between Ikebukuro and Osaka depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Ikebukuro and Osaka. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h to reach Osaka.

How much does it cost to get from Ikebukuro to Osaka?

Travelling between Ikebukuro and Osaka can be as cheap as USD 30.96 if you opt for a Aogaki Bus MA3 bus and as expensive as USD 91.85 if you buy a Shinki Bus LM (神姫観光株式会社) Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Ikebukuro and Osaka ?

  • 7 from Tokyo to Osaka starting from 21:30 Ikebukuro until 23:30 Ikebukuro

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Ikebukuro to Osaka.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Tokyo to Osaka, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 42.80.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Tokyo and Osaka

All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Star Flyer

Bus

Travelling from Tokyo to Osaka overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Tokyo and Osaka

Aogaki Bus MA3, Kintetsu Bus ZKN22, Sakura Kanko Bus CJ (さくら観光バス株式会社), Shinki Bus LM (神姫観光株式会社)

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Ikebukuro to Osaka?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 84% took a train
  • 15% opted for a bus
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Ikebukuro to Osaka

Facts about the transport from Ikebukuro to Osaka

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure6:00 早上
Latest Departure11:30 晚上
Departures per day7
Distance1063 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAogaki Bus MA3, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Kintetsu Bus ZKN22, Sakura Kanko Bus CJ, Shinkansen JR Central, Shinki Bus LM, Star Flyer