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.
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 |
Airplane
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.
Bullet train
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.
Bus
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
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.
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
From the International Arrivals Exit, take the down escalator in front or to the right.
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
Go straight out of the arrival lobby.
There is a ticket counter in front of the lobby.
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
From the arrival lobby, go to the central exit C1.
Head to bus stop No. 6 on the right.
You can transfer between terminals.
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
Head to Terminal South Exit S1 or Terminal South Exit S2.
Head to cab stand No.15.
Get into a cab and tell the driver your destination.
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
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
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
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
From Itami Airport to Namba Station
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.
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
Pocket WiFi Rental Service
Advantages of using
- You can use the internet as soon as you arrive
- There are many counters so you can receive it on the way.
- To return, just put it in the post
Below we introduce the pocket WiFi rental service at Narita airport in more detail.
