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Trip Overview

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.

3h
Duration
515 km
Distance
Hourly
Frequency

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 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 514.9 km
  • Duration: 3h

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tokyo to Kyoto every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 2h 34m.

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