The average train between Osaka and Tokyo takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Osaka to Tokyo. 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 hourly between Osaka and Tokyo. 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 Tokyo at 8:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Kyōto and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Osaka to Tokyo. However, there are services departing from Osaka station and arriving at Tokyo station via Tokyo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Osaka to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
Osaka to Tokyo train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tokyo station.
Book your Osaka to Tokyo train tickets online with JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company) and JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company).
The distance between Osaka and Tokyo is 402.8 km. The road distance is 516 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Kyoto to Tokyo every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.
