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How to get from Shanghai to Osaka?

Planning to travel to Shanghai from Osaka and looking for the best transportation options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way of transportation for a trip from Shanghai to Osaka, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you to find all the transportation solutions to travel between Shanghai and Osaka, be it by plane, train, bus or carpool.

With detailed information about each mode of transportation and about the transport companies (JR Central, JR West, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet or Jeju Air), you will be able to easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you're a budget traveler or looking for a quick and convenient way to get from Shanghai to Osaka, we've got all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Shanghai Osaka trip.

For your trip from Shanghai to Osaka, you have several transportation options

Shanghai to Osaka train tickets

If you like to travel more ecologically and economically, the Shanghai Osaka train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Shanghai to Osaka cheap flights

Many flights connect Shanghai to Osaka every day, offering a fast and convenient option for travelers. If you are in a hurry, flying is the fastest way to get to Osaka in record time.

Whichever way you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the Shanghai to Osaka transportation option that best suits your needs and budget.

Shanghai Osaka Travel Information

Departure city
Shanghai
China
Destination city
Osaka
Japan
Distance
847 mi
Direct connection
Yes, direct connection by flights and ferry
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Plan your trip from Shanghai to Osaka easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Shanghai to Osaka easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available transportation options like flights, trains, buses and carpools according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find in a few clicks the tickets between Shanghai and Osaka that best suit your needs. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines like JR Central, JR West, Asiana Airlines, Eastar Jet or Jeju Air to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Shanghai and Osaka with peace of mind!

Comparison of the different ways to travel between Shanghai and Osaka

Advantages and disadvantages of traveling by train from Shanghai to Osaka?
Accessibility The train stations in Shanghai or Osaka are located in the city center, making it easy to access other means of transportation to get to the city center.
Cost Shanghai Osaka train tickets can be more expensive than bus or carpool tickets, especially on high-speed trains.
Advantages and disadvantages of flying from Shanghai to Osaka?
Speed Flying between Shanghai and Osaka is the fastest way to travel the 847 mi between Shanghai and Osaka.
Security Checks Travelers to Osaka often have to arrive at Shanghai airport early due to strict security checks.

Where to start from in Shanghai? Where do I arrive in Osaka?

Departure airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International
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Hongqiao International
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Osaka Arrival Stations

Shin-Osaka
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Osaka Arrival Airports

Kansai International
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Itami International
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Trains Shanghai Osaka

There may be a price difference depending on the time of day you travel by train from Shanghai to Osaka. Tickets purchased during off-peak hours are cheaper than those purchased during peak hours. To get a detailed overview of all prices, Vivanoda compares all modes of transportation between Shanghai and Osaka.

The average train journey time from Shanghai to Osaka depends on the type of train you take. Regional or intercity trains to Osaka are slower than high-speed trains. Compare the duration of all trips by running a price search on Vivanoda.

It is recommended to book your train ticket from Shanghai to Osaka at least a few weeks in advance to get the best price.

Train companies between Shanghai and Osaka

JR Central
JR Central
JR West
JR West
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Flights Shanghai Osaka

Airlines Shanghai Osaka

Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines
Eastar Jet
Eastar Jet
Jeju Air
Jeju Air
Jin Air
Jin Air
Korean Air Lines
Korean Air Lines
Air Busan
Air Busan
Peach
Peach
ANA All Nippon Airways
ANA All Nippon Airways
Ibex Airlines
Ibex Airlines
Star Flyer
Star Flyer
Japan Airlines
Japan Airlines
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
Vanilla Air
Vanilla Air
Spring Airlines Japan
Spring Airlines Japan
Air China International
Air China International
China Eastern Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Juneyao
Juneyao
Spring Airways
Spring Airways
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines
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