The average train between Edo and Osaka takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Edo to Osaka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Edo and Osaka. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edo is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Osaka at 8:47 AM. All services require a transfer at 日暮里 Nippori and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Edo to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Kyoto station via Kyoto station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Edo to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
Edo to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.
The distance between Edo and Osaka is 405.7 km. The road distance is 506 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.
