Travel from Tokyo to Osaka by train. Information on the train journey from Tokyo to Osaka. Timetable, prices and buying tickets.
Tokyo – Osaka
Details of the train connection from Tokyo to Osaka.
Tokyo Station Shin-Osaka Station
Tokyo Station Shin-Osaka Station
Rail operator
JR Group (Japan Railways)
Countries
Japan
Price
from 13,620 JPY (approx. €100)
Ø Daily departures
approx. 60 departures
Distance
515 km
Shortest journey time:
2:30 hours
Longest journey time:
4:00 hours
First train
06:00
Last train
22:00
Train category
Shinkansen (Nozomi, Hikari, Kodama)
Your train connection in detail
From Tokyo to Osaka by train.
Tokyo – Osaka
The train route from Tokyo to Osaka offers daily connections on the comfortable, fast Shinkansen trains of Japan Railways (JR). The main train types on this route are the Nozomi, the Hikari and the Kodama. These trains run several times a day, with a journey time of about 2.5 to 4 hours depending on the train type. Direct connections are available, so there's no need to change.
Prices for the train journey start at around 13,620 JPY (approx. €100). If you'd like more comfort, you can also book seats in the Green Class (1st class) and use extra services such as seat reservations.
Tickets can be bought easily online on the JR website or at the stations.
Tokyo Station Shin-Osaka Station
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