How to get from Narita Airport to Osaka?

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February 15, 2024 August 23, 2024

If you want to get from Narita Airport to Osaka as quickly and cheaply as possible, you’ll want to know which means of transportation to use.

I would be very grateful if I could get to Osaka as cheaply as possible.In this article, I will introduce how to get from Narita Airport to Osaka and which means of transportation I recommend.

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Is there a direct train from Narita Airport to Osaka?

There is no direct train from Narita Airport to Osaka. From Narita Airport, you can take the train to Tokyo Station, and from there you can take the Shinkansen to Osaka.

If you take the train from Narita Airport to Osaka, you will need to change trains several times along the way. Therefore, it is perfect for those who want to take a detour.

Introduction of transportation from Narita Airport to Osaka

We will introduce transportation from Narita Airport to Osaka. The mode of transportation you choose will affect comfort, cost, and arrival time. It is important to find a means of transportation that suits you.

Means	Fee	Time required	Frequency
Airplane	Approx.14,650 yen〜	Approx.1 hour 30 minutes	Approx. 1 flight per hour
Airplane (cheap flight)	Approx.4,810 yen〜	Approx.1 hour 35 minutes	Approx.3〜5 flights per day
Bullet train	Approx.15,490 yen	Approx.3 hour 56 minutes	Approx. 7 times per hour
JR pass	70,000 〜 140,000 yen	Approx.3 hour 59 minutes	Approx. 3 times per hour
Bus (daytime)	Approx.8,550 yen	Approx.11 hours	More than 20 times a day
Bus (night)	Approx.2,600 yen	Approx.11 hours	More than 20 times a day
Rental car	Approx.5,000～12,000 yen	Approx.7 hour 20 minutes

Fares for airplanes, bullet trains, and buses vary depending on the time of year. Prices tend to skyrocket during summer and New Year holidays, so be sure to check in advance the prices for the time of year you will be visiting Japan.

Airplane

If you’re going by plane, you can save money by taking a low-cost flight for around 6,800 yen, less than half the usual price. This is because low-cost flights eliminate services such as in-flight meals as much as possible, and using online reservations can reduce labor costs.

There are cheap flights from major airlines such as ANA and JAL, as well as flights such as Peach and Jetstar. To get from Narita Airport to Osaka, head from Narita Airport to Itami Airport or Kansai International Airport.

It takes about 40 minutes from Osaka Itami Airport to Hankyu Umeda Station. And it takes about 35 minutes to JR Shin-Osaka Station.

Bullet train

Using the Shinkansen from Narita Airport to Osaka is the most expensive mode of transportation. This is because if you use the Shinkansen from Narita Airport to Osaka, you will need to change trains multiple times along the way.

So, if you want to get from Narita Airport to Osaka at the cheapest price, you’ll probably need to use another mode of transportation. If you are using the Shinkansen, take the Narita Express from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station. Take the Shinkansen from Tokyo Station and head to Shin-Osaka Station.

The JR Pass is the perfect ticket for traveling by train throughout Japan. There are two types, one for green cars and one for regular cars, and both are divided into 7-day, 14-day, and 21-day passes. If an adult uses the ticket for 7 days, it will cost 70,000 yen for a green car and 50,000 yen for a regular car.

Bus

Night buses are the cheapest option from Narita Airport to Osaka. Night buses have different passengers on the way there and back, so the bus fare is split, so it can be cheaper.From Narita Airport Terminal 1 South Wing There are routes to Shinjuku, and from Shinjuku to Osaka Umeda.

If you take a late-night bus, you won’t be able to enjoy the scenery because it leaves late at night. On the other hand, if you take the bus during the day, you can enjoy the scenery to the fullest.

Rental car

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Renting a car is perfect for people who like driving or want to take a detour. If you rent a car, you can enjoy the scenery as if you were driving, and you can take detours whenever you like.

If you are traveling from Narita Airport to Osaka by rental car, you will need to rent a car from a store near the airport. You may be able to go within 24 hours for less than 5,000 yen, but if you use the expressway, you will be charged a fee.

Please note that if you are heading from Narita Airport to Osaka, it will likely cost you more than 10,000 yen in total. It takes about 7 hours.

Comparison of airport flights from Narita Airport to Osaka

If you are going from Narita Airport to Osaka, you may be wondering how many flights there are. Therefore, below we will compare airport flights from Narita Airport to Osaka.

Airlines	Fee	Frequency
JAL	Approx.14,650 yen	Approx. 1 hour per hour
ANA	Approx.14,650 yen	Approx. 1 hour per hour
Jetstar	Approx.4,810 yen	Approx. 3 〜 5 flights per day
peach	Approx.8,150 yen	Approx. 3 flights per day

Advantages of cheap flights from Narita Airport to Osaka

The advantage of using cheap flights from Narita Airport to Osaka is that it is cheap. If you use JAL or ANA, it will cost nearly 15,000 yen, but if you use a low-cost flight, it will cost less than half the price. Therefore, you can travel to Osaka at a reasonable price.

Disadvantages of cheap flights from Narita Airport to Osaka

The disadvantage of using cheap flights from Narita Airport to Osaka is that you will only receive the bare minimum of service. Sometimes there are no in-flight meals, and sometimes you have to make reservations online. Therefore, it may not be suitable for those who want to receive reliable service.

Access to public transportation from Narita Airport

Now that we have introduced transportation from Narita Airport to Osaka, what is the best route to take after arriving at Narita Airport? Here we introduce the routes to each transportation facility after arriving at Narita Airport.

Narita Airport Station

	JR Line	Keisei Main Line
Terminals 1	B1F	B1F
Terminals 2	B1F	B1F
Terminals 3

How to get to the station

reference:https://www.keisei.co.jp/keisei/tetudou/skyliner/jp/traffic/nrt.php

Flow of Movement

STEP

Get on Terminals 1

From the International Arrivals Exit, take the down escalator in front or to the right.

STEP

Arrived at JR Line And Keisei Main Line

Follow the road and you will arrive at the Airport Terminal 2 station.

Narita Airport Bus Stop

	Bus Stop
Terminals 1	Terminal 1st floor rotary
Terminals 2	Terminal 1st floor rotary
Terminals 3	Terminal 1st floor rotary

How to get to the bus stop

reference:https://www.narita-airport.jp/ja/discover/official_guide/

Flow of Movement

STEP

Get on Terminals 1

Go straight out of the arrival lobby.

STEP

Purchase a ticket

There is a ticket counter in front of the lobby.

STEP

Arrived at Bus Station

There is a bus roundabout if you go out from the nearby exit. Head to the bus stop you will use.

Transfer between terminals

	terminal bus
Terminals 1	1F Central Exit C1, Bus Stop 6
Terminals 2	Bus stop No. 8 or 18 on the 1st floor
Terminals 3	Bus stop No. 2 or 3 on the 1st floor

How to get to the terminal bus stop

reference:https://www.narita-airport.jp/ja/discover/official_guide/

Flow of Movement

STEP

Get on Terminals 1

From the arrival lobby, go to the central exit C1.

STEP

Go out from the central exit C1

Head to bus stop No. 6 on the right.

STEP

Arrived at Bus stop for terminal connection

You can transfer between terminals.

reference:https://www.narita-airport.jp/ja/discover/official_guide/

Flow of Movement

STEP

Get on Terminals 3

Go out from North Exit 1.

STEP

Head to bus stop No.2 or No.3

For Arrival Lobby A, Bus Stop 18 is closer; for Arrival Lobby B, Bus Stop 8 is closer.

STEP

Arrived at Bus stop for terminal connection

Bus stop No.2 goes to Terminal 2 only; bus stop No.3 goes to both Terminals 1 and 2.

Cab Stand

	Cab Stand
Terminals 1	Terminal 1st floor rotary
Terminals 2	Terminal 1st floor rotary
Terminals 3	Terminal 2nd floor rotary

Directions to the cab stand

reference:https://www.narita-airport.jp/ja/access/taxi/

Flow of Movement

STEP

Get on Terminals 1

Head to Terminal South Exit S1 or Terminal South Exit S2.

STEP

Go outside and cross the crosswalk.

Head to cab stand No.15.

STEP

Arrived at Cab Stand

Get into a cab and tell the driver your destination.

There is no Shinkansen service from Narita Airport, so take the JR or Keisei line to a station served by the Shinkansen. There is no direct bus service from Narita Airport either, so take the JR or Keisei line to the Shinkansen station.

Procedure after arriving at Narita Airport

Step01

Baggage that will not be taken on board can be checked in at each airline’s boarding counter in the departure lobby.

Step02

After completing boarding procedures, you will go through a security check at the security checkpoint.

Step03

Present your passport and boarding pass at the immigration inspection area and undergo immigration inspection.

The deadline for boarding procedures is 50 to 60 minutes before departure time, but considering the waiting time for immigration and getting to the boarding gate, it is better to allow plenty of time. It is safer to arrive at Narita Airport beforehand.

When many people take international flights, such as Obon, New Year’s holidays, and Golden Week, boarding procedures, security checks, and immigration can be expected to be crowded, so you’ll want to arrive at least 3 hours early.

At the security check, you will present your boarding pass and undergo a baggage and body check. Be careful of things that are prohibited from being brought in, such as plastic bottles of drinks and lotions.

Convenient services available after arriving at Narita airport

Pocket WiFi Rental Service

With our pocket WiFi rental service, you can connect to the internet as soon as you arrive. You can do various things at a comfortable speed, such as doing research and arranging transportation.

Terminal	Number of Stores
First Terminal	12 stores
Second Terminal	6 stores
Third Terminal	1 stores

Recommend Stores
Terminal 1 1F International Arrivals Lobby South Wing “JAL ABC” Counter

Foreign Currency Exchange Service

There are many currency exchange offices at Narita Airport. When exchanging foreign currency, which is essential for overseas travel, we recommend Chiba Bank’s currency exchange service.

Terminal	Number of pieces
First Terminal	11 pieces
Second Terminal	10 pieces
Third Terminal	2 pieces

Recommend Stores
4th floor, North Wing, Terminal 1, before security inspection Chiba Bank

Baggage Delivery Service

A baggage delivery service is a service that delivers your luggage for a trip or business trip from your home to the airport on your outbound journey, or from the airport to your home on your return journey.

Terminal	Number of pieces
First Terminal	8 pieces
Second Terminal	4 pieces
Third Terminal	1 pieces

Recommend Stores
Yamato Transport Takkyubin T3 Main building / 1F / Before security inspection

Shower Facilities Service

You can take a shower for about 1,000 yen on average. In some cases, accommodation facilities may be available. There are several facilities at Narita Airport where you can take a shower.

Terminal	Number of pieces
First Terminal	2 pieces
Second Terminal	1 pieces
Third Terminal	0 pieces

Recommend Stores
T1 Central Building / 2F / Before security check

Recommended pocket WiFi rental at Narita airport

NINJA WiFi

Distributors：Vision Inc. Payment Method：Credit Card
Reservation Deadline：1 Day Before the Pick-up Date By 3:00 p.m. Japan Time

NINJA WiFi has the highest number of receiving locations. Of course, you can also pick it up at Narita Airport.In order to pick it up at Narita Airport, please complete your application by 3pm the day before.

Check the NINJA WiFi Counter MAP at Narita airport

Name of Airport
Narita International Airport Terminal 1 1F International Arrivals Lobby South Wing “JAL ABC” Counter

Business Hours
6:30 a.m. ~ 9:30 p.m.

Pick-up	Return	On the day

“JAL ABC” Counter MAP

Name of Airport
Narita International Airport Terminal 1, 1F Central Building International Arrivals Lobby “J WiFi & Mobile” Return Counter

Business Hours
7:00 a.m. ~ 9:00 p.m.

Pick-up	Return	On the day

“J WiFi & Mobile” Return Counter MAP

Name of Airport
Narita International Airport Terminal 2, 1F International Arrivals Lobby “J WiFi & Mobile x GLOBAL WiFi” Counter

Business Hours
7:00 a.m. ~ 9:00 p.m.

Pick-up	Return	On the day

“J WiFi & Mobile x GLOBAL WiFi” Counter MAP

Go to NINJA WiFi

JAPAN WIRELESS

Distributors：Inbound Platform Corp. Payment Method：Credit Card
Reservation Deadline：【Post Office】1 Day Before, 【JAL ABC Counter】2 Day Before

All plans of Japan Wireless are unlimited, so you can use it without worrying about the amount of data. It has also received good reviews from over 800,000 customers.

Check the JAPAN WIRELESS Counter MAP at Narita airport

Name of Airport
Narita International Airport Terminal 1 1F International Arrivals Lobby South Wing “JAL ABC” Counter

Business Hours
6:30 a.m. ~ 9:30 p.m.

Pick-up	Return	On the day

“JAL ABC” Counter MAP

Name of Airport
Narita International Airport Terminal 1, 1F Central Building International Arrivals Lobby “J WiFi & Mobile” Return Counter

Business Hours
7:00 a.m. ~ 9:00 p.m.

Pick-up	Return	On the day

“J WiFi & Mobile” Return Counter MAP

Name of Airport
Narita International Airport Terminal 2, 1F International Arrivals Lobby “J WiFi & Mobile x GLOBAL WiFi” Counter

Business Hours
7:00 a.m. ~ 9:00 p.m.

Pick-up	Return	On the day

“J WiFi & Mobile x GLOBAL WiFi” Counter MAP

Go to JAPAN WIRELESS

WiFi BOX

Distributors：Telecom Square, Inc. Payment Method：Credit Card
Reservation Deadline：OK just before pick up WiFi

WiFi BOX can be rented on the day without prior reservation if you have a device. There is no staff at the pick-up counter, so pick-up and return is easy and contactless.

Check the WiFi BOX Counter MAP at Narita airport

Name of Airport
Narita International Airport Terminal 1 4F Mobile Center South Departure Satellite

Business Hours
7:00 a.m. ~ 21:00 p.m.

Pick-up	Return	On the day

Mobile Center South Departure Satellite MAP

Name of Airport
Narita International Airport Terminal 1, 1F Arrival Lobby Telecom Square Counter

Business Hours
7:00 a.m. ~ 21:00 p.m.

Pick-up	Return	On the day

Arrival Lobby Telecom Square Counter MAP

Name of Airport
Narita International Airport Terminal 2, 3F Departure Lobby 2 Telecom Square Counter

Business Hours
7:00 a.m. ~ 21:00 p.m.

Pick-up	Return	On the day

Telecom Square Counter MAP

Name of Airport
Narita International Airport Terminal 2, 3F Departure Lobby 2 Telecom Square Counter

Business Hours
7:00 a.m. ~ 21:00 p.m.

Pick-up	Return	On the day

Telecom Square Counter MAP

Go to WiFi BOX

Route from Kansai Airport and Itami Airport to major stations

From the airport in Osaka, access to the main stations is introduced. First, Osaka’s major stations include Umeda, Namba, and Tennoji. In this article, we will introduce access to Namba Station, where Dotonbori is located.

From Kansai Airport to Namba Station

There are basically three methods of transportation from Kansai Airport to Namba Station: train, bus, and cab. Of these, we recommend the train. The time required is the same regardless of the method, but train fare is the cheapest. Since no transfers are required, it is relatively easy to travel by train.

From Itami Airport to Namba Station

There are three ways to get from Itami Airport to Namba Station, the same as from Kansai Airport: train, bus, or cab. From Itami Airport, we recommend taking a bus. The time required is the shortest by bus or cab, and bus is the least expensive route. The train route involves transfers, so first-time visitors may get lost.

Tour of Osaka

If you are going to Japan for the first time or visiting Osaka for the first time, you may not know how to get to tourist attractions or what route to take.

We recommend a tour guide to help you with this. English-speaking tour guides will guide you efficiently. They may be able to give you information that only the guide can provide, so please take advantage of this service. Please refer to the following article for a list of recommended tours in Osaka.

Pocket WiFi Rental in Japan

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Summary

The most recommended means of transportation from Narita airport to Osaka.

Plane

Advantages of using

You will need to transfer from Narita Airport to Osaka except by plane.
If you have a lot of luggage, flying is basically not a problem.
If service is important to you, ANA and JAL are recommended, but if price is important to you, use low-cost airlines.

Recommended services at Narita airport