The train between Tokyo and Osaka takes 2h 29m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Tokyo 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.
Trains run on demand between Tokyo and Osaka. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Tokyo to Osaka. However, there are services departing from Tokyo station and arriving at Osaka station via Shin-Ōsaka Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Tokyo to Osaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Tōkyō Station.
Tokyo to Osaka train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Shin-Ōsaka Station.
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The distance between Tokyo and Osaka is 402.8 km. The road distance is 515 km.
Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Ōsaka Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost ¥12,000–17,000 and the journey takes 2h 29m.
