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Osaka to Kitagawa trains

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The average train between Osaka and Kitagawa takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Osaka to Kitagawa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 30m
Duration
549 km
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Osaka to Kitagawa train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Osaka and Kitagawa. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Osaka is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Kitagawa at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Kyōto and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Tobu Railway7h 32m • 3 changes
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Tobu Railway10h 35m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Tobu Railway4h 26m • 3 changes
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Tobu Railway4h 7m • 3 changes
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Tobu Railway4h 6m • 3 changes
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Tobu Railway4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Tobu Railway4h 26m • 3 changes
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Tobu Railway4h 7m • 3 changes
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Tobu Railway4h 6m • 3 changes
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    JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)Tobu Railway4h 8m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Osaka to Kitagawa? 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.

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  • Distance: 548.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Osaka, Japan and Kitagawa, Saitama, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tōkyō Station every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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