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Cheapest price on 09 Oct
$136
Average ticket price on 09 Oct
$136
Fastest journey on 09 Oct
2 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 09 Oct
3 h 1 m
Trains on 09 Oct
27
Distance
488 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kumamoto to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kumamoto to Osaka will cost around $136 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $136.
On Fri, 09 Oct, we found 27 trains from Kumamoto to Osaka, including 27 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 488 km distance in an average of 3 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Sakura 7582:42 PM3h17Kumamoto Station5:59 PMShin-Osaka Station$1361One-way0 changes
Mizuho 6127:13 PM3h03Kumamoto Station10:16 PMShin-Osaka Station$1361One-way0 changes
Mizuho 6106:41 PM2h56Kumamoto Station9:37 PMShin-Osaka Station$1361One-way0 changes
Mizuho 6085:47 PM3h03Kumamoto Station8:50 PMShin-Osaka Station$1361One-way0 changes
Sakura 7664:42 PM3h17Kumamoto Station7:59 PMShin-Osaka Station$1361One-way0 changes
Mizuho 6106:41 PM2h56Kumamoto Station9:37 PMShin-Osaka Station$1361One-way0 changes
Mizuho 6148:35 PM3h02Kumamoto Station11:37 PMShin-Osaka Station$1361One-way0 changes
Mizuho 6007:19 AM3h02Kumamoto Station10:21 AMShin-Osaka Station$1361One-way0 changes
Mizuho 6028:19 AM3h02Kumamoto Station11:21 AMShin-Osaka Station$1361One-way0 changes
Mizuho 6127:13 PM3h03Kumamoto Station10:16 PMShin-Osaka Station$1361One-way0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kumamoto to Osaka
First train 1:39 AM |
Last train 9:18 AM |
Live departures
Kumamoto to Osaka train times
The table below shows live departures for Kumamoto to Osaka trains for tomorrow, Saturday, 10 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sakura 740 | 6:08 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h29 | 9:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 600 | 7:19 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h02 | 10:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 742 | 7:42 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 10:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 602 | 8:19 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h02 | 11:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 744 | 8:39 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h20 | 11:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 604 | 9:16 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h05 | 12:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 746 | 9:39 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h20 | 12:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 748 | 10:04 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 1:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 750 | 10:39 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h20 | 1:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 606 | 11:16 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h05 | 2:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 752 | 11:42 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 2:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 754 | 12:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 3:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 756 | 1:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 4:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 794 | 2:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 5:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 758 | 2:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 5:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 760 | 3:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 6:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 762 | 3:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 6:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 764 | 4:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 7:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 766 | 4:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 7:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 768 | 5:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 8:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 608 | 5:47 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h03 | 8:50 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 770 | 6:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h22 | 9:26 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 796 | 6:18 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h32 | 9:50 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 610 | 6:41 PM Kumamoto Station | 2h56 | 9:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 612 | 7:13 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h03 | 10:16 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 772 | 7:38 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h15 | 10:53 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 614 | 8:35 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h02 | 11:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday, 10 October | |||||
Sakura 740 | 6:08 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h29 | 9:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 600 | 7:19 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h02 | 10:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 742 | 7:42 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 10:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 602 | 8:19 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h02 | 11:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 744 | 8:39 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h20 | 11:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 604 | 9:16 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h05 | 12:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 746 | 9:39 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h20 | 12:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 748 | 10:04 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 1:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 750 | 10:39 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h20 | 1:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 606 | 11:16 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h05 | 2:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 752 | 11:42 AM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 2:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 754 | 12:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 3:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 756 | 1:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 4:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 758 | 2:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 5:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 760 | 3:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 6:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 762 | 3:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 6:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 764 | 4:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 7:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 766 | 4:42 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 7:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 768 | 5:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h17 | 8:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 608 | 5:47 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h03 | 8:50 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 770 | 6:04 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h22 | 9:26 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 610 | 6:41 PM Kumamoto Station | 2h56 | 9:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 612 | 7:13 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h03 | 10:16 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Sakura 772 | 7:38 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h15 | 10:53 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Mizuho 614 | 8:35 PM Kumamoto Station | 3h02 | 11:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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FAQs: Kumamoto to Osaka train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kumamoto to Osaka by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Osaka, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kumamoto and Osaka
Most Kumamoto to Osaka trains use the Kumamoto Station to Shin-Osaka Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kumamoto and Osaka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kumamoto Station train station facilities and services
Kumamoto Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kumamoto Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Osaka station do trains from Kumamoto arrive at?
Getting to Shin-Osaka Station from Osaka city centre
Shin-Osaka Station is 4 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:
Shin-Osaka Station train station facilities and services
Shin-Osaka Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Eki Marche Shin-Osaka offers a variety of dining options, including local delicacies like takoyaki and bento boxes.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is generally reliable inside the Shinkansen ticketed area and in cafés. ATMs are seven Bank (inside Book Studio), Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (06:30-23:00), MUFG Bank (06:30-23:00).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shin-Osaka Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shin-Osaka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shin-Osaka Station: Elevators and escalators are available; barrier-free access is provided.
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