How to travel from Miyazaki to Osaka, Japan

The distance between Miyazaki and Osaka is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Miyazaki to Osaka by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥21,220($155)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Oita then Kokura and then to Shin-Osaka.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥25,600($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Kumamoto Kencho-mae and then to Ōsaka.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,385($125)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Osaka.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Distance845km (525 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Miyazaki and Osaka

There are several options for getting from Miyazaki to Osaka by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥17,385 ($125) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥21,220 ($155).

The distance between Miyazaki and Osaka is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 490km (304 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Miyazaki and Osaka by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Miyazaki to Osaka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥21,220 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Miyazaki and Osaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥17,385 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Miyazaki and Osaka. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Miyazaki to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oita, Kokura and Shin-Osaka. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Miyazaki and Osaka. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Miyazaki and Osaka. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Miyazaki to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kumamoto Kencho-mae. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.

Miyazaki Kotsu and Kintetsu Bus run regular bus services between Miyazaki and Osaka. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Miyazaki to Osaka. We recommend that you fly from Miyazaki (KMI) to Osaka Itami (ITM) then take the train to Osaka. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Miyazaki and Osaka. The distance is around 845km (525 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Miyazaki to Osaka is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥21,220 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Miyazaki and Osaka

Transport options from Miyazaki to Osaka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2hrs
¥21,220($155)
hourly520km (323 miles)
Train
6h 60m
¥25,600($185)
every 4 hours836km (519 miles)
Bus
14h 30m
¥17,385($125)
once daily941km (585 miles)
Drive
9h 55m
¥12,185($89)
on demand845km (525 miles)

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Airports near Osaka

The following major airports near Osaka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Osaka
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Osaka
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Osaka