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The average train between Tokyo and Kainan takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Tokyo to Kainan. 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 52m
Duration
603 km
Distance
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin Osakatrain train Kodama / ...
  2. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kainantrain train Kuroshio 19 / ...
6h 2m

Tokyo to Kainan train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Tokyo and Kainan. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tokyo is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Kainan at 8:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Shin Osaka and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)11h 33m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)4h 15m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 53m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)4h 15m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 53m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)4h 15m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 53m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)4h 15m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 53m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)4h 15m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 53m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)4h 15m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 53m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change

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    JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company)JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)3h 57m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tokyo to Kainan? 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: 602.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Kainan, Japan?

You can take a train from Tōkyō Station to Kainan via Shin Osaka and Shin-Ōsaka Station in around 6h 2m.

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