How to travel from Shizuoka to Osaka, Japan

The distance between Shizuoka and Osaka is around 337km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Shizuoka to Osaka by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Shin-Osaka.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥11,635($85)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM).

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,250($125)
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Bus

Take the bus to Ōsaka Station.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,475($40)
Operated by

Fujikyuko Express Bus

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Drive

Drive to Osaka.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance337km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Shizuoka and Osaka

There are several options for getting from Shizuoka to Osaka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥5,475 ($40) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥11,635 ($85).

The distance between Shizuoka and Osaka is around 337km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Shizuoka and Osaka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Shizuoka to Osaka is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥11,635 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Shizuoka and Osaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥5,475 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Shizuoka and Osaka. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 30 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Shizuoka to Osaka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya. These services run every 30 mins and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Shizuoka and Osaka. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 2hrs, 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 Shizuoka and Osaka. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Shizuoka and Osaka with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 7h 15m.

Fujikyuko Express Bus run regular bus services between Shizuoka and Osaka. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Shizuoka to Osaka. We recommend that you take the train to Shinagawa then fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Osaka Itami (ITM). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Shizuoka and Osaka. The distance is around 337km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Shizuoka to Osaka is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around ¥11,635 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Shizuoka and Osaka

Transport options from Shizuoka to Osaka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
¥11,635($85)
every 30 mins348km (216 miles)
Train to Shin-Osaka2h 40m
¥9,855($72)
hourly353km (219 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 30m
¥17,250($125)
every 30 mins599km (372 miles)
Train to Shinagawa, Fly3h 30m
¥18,890($140)
every 30 mins640km (398 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
¥5,475($40)
twice daily344km (214 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
¥5,065($37)
on demand337km (210 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