The average train between Tokyo and Osaka takes 3h and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours 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 hourly between Tokyo and Osaka. 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 Osaka at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. 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 Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Tokyo to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Tokyo station.
Tokyo to Osaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyoto station.
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The distance between Tokyo and Osaka is 402.8 km. The road distance is 515 km.
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tokyo to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.