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- Cheapest price on 14 Nov
- €6
- Average ticket price on 14 Nov
- €6
- Fastest journey on 14 Nov
- 52 m
- Average journey duration on 14 Nov
- 52 m
- Trains on 14 Nov
- 56
- Distance
- 28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nara to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nara to Osaka will cost around €6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only €6.
On Sat, 14 Nov, we found 56 trains from Nara to Osaka, including 56 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 28 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.

7:30 PM 0h54 Nara Station 8:24 PM Osaka Station €6 1 One-way 0 changes
9:30 AM 0h54 Nara Station 10:24 AM Osaka Station €6 1 One-way 0 changes
6:15 PM 0h54 Nara Station 7:09 PM Osaka Station €6 1 One-way 0 changes
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 3036:18 AM 0h53 Nara Station 7:11 AM Osaka Station €6 1 One-way 0 changes
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 3258:00 AM 0h53 Nara Station 8:53 AM Osaka Station €6 1 One-way 0 changes
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 35710:45 AM 0h52 Nara Station 11:37 AM Osaka Station €6 1 One-way 0 changes
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 3117:00 AM 0h52 Nara Station 7:52 AM Osaka Station €6 1 One-way 0 changes
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 3892:45 PM 0h52 Nara Station 3:37 PM Osaka Station €6 1 One-way 0 changes
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 36311:30 AM 0h52 Nara Station 12:22 PM Osaka Station €6 1 One-way 0 changes
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 3872:30 PM 0h52 Nara Station 3:22 PM Osaka Station €6 1 One-way 0 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nara to Osaka
Trains from Nara to Osaka run on average 45 times per day, taking around 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 45 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:24. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 52m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 45 |
Direct trains 45 |
Fastest train 52m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:24 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Best time to book 2 days |
Live departures
Nara to Osaka train times
The table below shows live departures for Nara to Osaka trains for tomorrow, Sunday, 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 303 | 6:18 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 7:11 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 305 | 6:30 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 7:23 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 309 | 6:45 AM Nara Station | 0h54 | 7:39 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 311 | 7:00 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 7:52 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 315 | 7:15 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 8:08 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 317 | 7:30 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 8:23 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 321 | 7:45 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 8:38 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 325 | 8:00 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 8:53 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 329 | 8:15 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 9:08 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 331 | 8:30 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 9:22 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 335 | 8:45 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 9:38 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 339 | 9:00 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 9:53 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 345 | 9:15 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 10:08 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Nara Station | 0h54 | 10:24 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 349 | 9:45 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 10:38 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 351 | 10:00 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 10:53 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 353 | 10:15 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 11:08 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 355 | 10:30 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 11:23 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 357 | 10:45 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 11:37 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 359 | 11:00 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 11:52 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 361 | 11:15 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 12:07 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 363 | 11:30 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 12:22 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 365 | 11:45 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 12:37 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 367 | 12:00 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 12:52 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 369 | 12:15 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 1:07 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 371 | 12:30 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 1:22 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 373 | 12:45 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 1:37 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 375 | 1:00 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 1:52 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 377 | 1:15 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 2:07 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 379 | 1:30 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 2:22 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 381 | 1:45 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 2:37 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 383 | 2:00 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 2:52 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 385 | 2:15 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 3:07 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 387 | 2:30 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 3:22 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 389 | 2:45 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 3:37 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 391 | 3:00 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 3:52 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 393 | 3:15 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 4:07 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 395 | 3:30 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 4:22 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 397 | 3:45 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 4:39 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 399 | 4:00 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 4:54 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 401 | 4:15 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 5:09 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 403 | 4:30 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 5:24 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 405 | 4:45 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 5:39 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 407 | 5:00 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 5:54 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 409 | 5:15 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 6:09 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 411 | 5:30 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 6:24 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 413 | 5:45 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 6:39 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 415 | 6:00 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 6:54 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 7:09 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 419 | 6:30 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 7:24 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 421 | 6:45 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 7:39 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 423 | 7:00 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 7:54 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 425 | 7:15 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 8:09 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 8:24 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 429 | 7:45 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 8:39 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 431 | 8:00 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 8:54 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday, 15 November | |||||
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 303 | 6:18 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 7:11 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 305 | 6:30 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 7:23 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 309 | 6:45 AM Nara Station | 0h54 | 7:39 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 311 | 7:00 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 7:52 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 315 | 7:15 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 8:08 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 317 | 7:30 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 8:23 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 321 | 7:45 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 8:38 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 325 | 8:00 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 8:53 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 329 | 8:15 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 9:08 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 331 | 8:30 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 9:22 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 335 | 8:45 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 9:38 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 339 | 9:00 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 9:53 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 345 | 9:15 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 10:08 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Nara Station | 0h54 | 10:24 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 349 | 9:45 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 10:38 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 351 | 10:00 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 10:53 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 353 | 10:15 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 11:08 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 355 | 10:30 AM Nara Station | 0h53 | 11:23 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 357 | 10:45 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 11:37 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 359 | 11:00 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 11:52 AM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 361 | 11:15 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 12:07 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 363 | 11:30 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 12:22 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 365 | 11:45 AM Nara Station | 0h52 | 12:37 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 367 | 12:00 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 12:52 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 369 | 12:15 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 1:07 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 371 | 12:30 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 1:22 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 373 | 12:45 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 1:37 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 375 | 1:00 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 1:52 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 377 | 1:15 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 2:07 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 379 | 1:30 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 2:22 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 381 | 1:45 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 2:37 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 383 | 2:00 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 2:52 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 385 | 2:15 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 3:07 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 387 | 2:30 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 3:22 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 389 | 2:45 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 3:37 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 391 | 3:00 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 3:52 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 393 | 3:15 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 4:07 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 395 | 3:30 PM Nara Station | 0h52 | 4:22 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 397 | 3:45 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 4:39 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 399 | 4:00 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 4:54 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 401 | 4:15 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 5:09 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 403 | 4:30 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 5:24 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 405 | 4:45 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 5:39 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 407 | 5:00 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 5:54 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 409 | 5:15 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 6:09 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 411 | 5:30 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 6:24 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 413 | 5:45 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 6:39 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 415 | 6:00 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 6:54 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:15 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 7:09 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 419 | 6:30 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 7:24 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 421 | 6:45 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 7:39 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 423 | 7:00 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 7:54 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 425 | 7:15 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 8:09 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 8:24 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 429 | 7:45 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 8:39 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
Q-Yamatoji-Rapid 431 | 8:00 PM Nara Station | 0h54 | 8:54 PM Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Important Stations and Airports in Nara and Osaka
Most Nara to Osaka trains use the Nara Station to Osaka Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Nara and Osaka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nara Station train station facilities and services
Nara Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nara Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Osaka station do trains from Nara arrive at?
Getting to Osaka Station from Osaka city centre
Osaka Station is 1 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:
Osaka Station train station facilities and services
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: A wide variety of dining options are available, including Japanese, Western, and international cuisines.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station complex. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the station complex.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Osaka Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Osaka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Osaka Station: The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and ramps for accessibility.
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