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Trip Overview

The average train between Kobe and Osaka takes 10 min and the fastest train takes 3 min. There is a train service every few hours from Kobe 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.

10 min
Duration
31 km
Distance
¥430
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Kobe to Osaka train times

Trains run hourly between Kobe and Osaka. The earliest departure is at 9:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kobe is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Osaka at 11:40 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 10 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 10 min • Direct
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    train train 5 min • Direct
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    train train 3 min • Direct
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    train train 26 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 5 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 5 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 5 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 5 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 5 min • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 14 min • Direct
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    train train 13 min • Direct
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    train train 5 min • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kobe to Osaka? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kobe to Osaka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.4 km
  • Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Kobe, Japan and Osaka, Japan?

JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Motomachi to Ōsaka every 10 minutes. Tickets cost ¥500–700 and the journey takes 32 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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