The average train between Osaka and Motegi takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Osaka to Motegi. 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 3 times a day between Osaka and Motegi. 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 Motegi at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Kyōto and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Motegi. However, there are services departing from Osaka station and arriving at Motegi station via Tokyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Osaka to Motegi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
Osaka to Motegi train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at 茂木 Motegi station.
The distance between Osaka and Motegi is 470.2 km. The road distance is 668 km.
You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to 茂木 Motegi via Kyōto, Kyoto, 東京 Tōkyō, 小山 Oyama, and 下館 Shimodate in around 7h 28m.