What is the cheapest way to get from Osaka to Shinkansen?

The cheapest way to get from Osaka to Shinkansen is to drive which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 4h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Osaka to Shinkansen?

The fastest way to get from Osaka to Shinkansen is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.

Is there a direct train between Osaka and Shinkansen?

No, there is no direct train from Osaka station to Shinkansen. However, there are services departing from Shin-Ōsaka Station and arriving at Kannami via Mishima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Osaka to Shinkansen?

The distance between Osaka and Shinkansen is 411 km. The road distance is 389.7 km.

How do I travel from Osaka to Shinkansen without a car?

The best way to get from Osaka to Shinkansen without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000.

How long does it take to get from Osaka to Shinkansen?

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Osaka to Shinkansen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Osaka to Shinkansen train from?

Osaka to Shinkansen train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Osaka to Shinkansen?

The best way to get from Osaka to Shinkansen is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs ¥10000 - ¥14000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥16000 - ¥22000 and takes 6h 28m.

Where does the Osaka to Shinkansen train arrive?

Osaka to Shinkansen train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Mishima station.

Can I drive from Osaka to Shinkansen?

Yes, the driving distance between Osaka to Shinkansen is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Osaka to Shinkansen.

Where can I stay near Shinkansen?

There are 809+ hotels available in Shinkansen.

Osaka to Shinkansen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, car

There are 8 ways to get from Osaka to Shinkansen by train, bus, night bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Mishimatrain Kodama
3h 21m
¥10,065–13,977
Drive 389.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Osaka to Shinkansencar 389.7 km
4h 24m
¥6,509–9,402
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Tomei Gotembabus
6h 28m
¥15,994–21,724
Night bus, train
1. Take the night bus from Osaka Station to Higashi-Shizuoka Stationnightbus Fujiyama Liner
2. Take the train from Higashi-Shizuoka to Kannamitrain CA: Tōkaidō Line Local / ...
9h 1m
Train via Nagoya
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya Stationtrain Nozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Mishimatrain Kodama
3h 25m
¥11,350–17,295
Fly Osaka International Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane ITM - HND
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Mishimatrain
4h 11m
¥13,393–38,170
Train to Kobe, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Sannomiyatrain
2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane UKB - HND
3. Take the train from Shinagawa to Mishimatrain
4h 34m
¥14,837–27,568
Fly Osaka International Airport to Narita International Airport, train
1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane ITM - NRT
2. Take the train from Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 Station to Tōkyō Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Mishimatrain
5h 16m
¥19,873–52,280

Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Tokyo International Airport (HND) flights

217Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

¥11,022Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Osaka to Shinkansen.

Launch map view

Distance: 410.7 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Japan Railways Shinkansen operates a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Mishima hourly. Tickets cost ¥9,500–14,000 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, JR Bus Kanto operates a bus from Ōsaka Station JR Express Bus Terminal to Tomei Gotemba twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,900–7,000 and the journey takes 5h 58m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.