Tokyo to Osaka Trains

Tokyo to Osaka trains

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The average train between Tokyo and Osaka takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h. 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.

3h 23m
Duration: 515 km
Distance: Hourly
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Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Kyototrain Hikari / ...

3h 11m

Tokyo to Osaka train times

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 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Kyoto and take an average of 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:30 PM → 9:30 PM
3h • 1 change
7:33 PM → 10:27 PM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:00 PM → 11:25 PM
3h 25m • 1 change
9:24 PM → 6:16 AM
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8h 52m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
11:28 AM → 1:28 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
11:28 AM → 1:28 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
11:28 AM → 1:28 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:47 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
11:28 AM → 1:28 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
11:28 AM → 1:28 PM
2h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:45 AM
2h 45m • 1 change
6:51 AM → 9:58 AM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:30 AM → 11:28 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
11:28 AM → 1:28 PM
2h • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Tokyo to Osaka? 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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Tokyo to Osaka train times

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:30 PM → 9:30 PM

7:33 PM → 10:27 PM

8:00 PM → 11:25 PM

9:24 PM → 6:16 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:47 AM

6:51 AM → 9:58 AM

8:30 AM → 11:28 AM

11:28 AM → 1:28 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:47 AM

6:51 AM → 9:58 AM

8:30 AM → 11:28 AM

11:28 AM → 1:28 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:47 AM

6:51 AM → 9:58 AM

8:30 AM → 11:28 AM

11:28 AM → 1:28 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:47 AM

6:51 AM → 9:58 AM

8:30 AM → 11:28 AM

11:28 AM → 1:28 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:45 AM

6:51 AM → 9:58 AM

8:30 AM → 11:28 AM

11:28 AM → 1:28 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:45 AM

6:51 AM → 9:58 AM

8:30 AM → 11:28 AM

11:28 AM → 1:28 PM

Frequently asked questions

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9:24 PM → 6:16 AM
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