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Discover the Japan Rail PassCheapest price on Sep 21
CHF82
Average ticket price on Sep 21
CHF89
Fastest journey on Sep 21
2 h 14 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
2 h 16 m
Trains on Sep 21
298
Distance
394 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kawasaki to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kawasaki to Osaka will cost around CHF89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF82.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 298 trains from Kawasaki to Osaka, including 298 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct trains cover the 394 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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.
Hikari 711
Hikari 705
Hikari 645
Hikari 639
Hikari 633
Nozomi 293
Nozomi 1
Nozomi 99
Nozomi 289
Nozomi 231Pick a season and we'll build your itinerary in under 2 minutes
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kawasaki to Osaka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of CHF83 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of CHF83, while a flight costs an average of CHF316.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
CHF83 Average price Cheapest | CHF316 Average price |
3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
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This is compared to other travel options from Kawasaki to Osaka:
A bus is CHF37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kawasaki to Osaka costing on average CHF83.
A bus is CHF270 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kawasaki to Osaka costing on average CHF316.
Other travel options to Osaka take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 36m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
The table below shows live departures for Kawasaki to Osaka trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nozomi 99 | 6:00 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h16 | 8:16 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 6:00 AM Tokyo Station | 2h22 | 8:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 6:00 AM Tokyo Station | 2h36 | 8:36 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 1 | 6:07 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h15 | 8:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 6:15 AM Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 8:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 6:15 AM Tokyo Station | 2h38 | 8:53 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 631 | 6:21 AM Tokyo Station | 3h00 | 9:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 3 | 6:22 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 8:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 631 | 6:28 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h53 | 9:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 6:33 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 6:33 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 9:14 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 5 | 6:40 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 231 | 6:42 AM Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 9:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 6:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 9:29 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 6:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 231 | 6:49 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 9:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 7 | 6:55 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 803 | 6:57 AM Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 10:51 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 233 | 7:00 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:27 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 701 | 7:03 AM Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 10:11 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 701 | 7:03 AM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 9:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 803 | 7:04 AM Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 10:51 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 233 | 7:07 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:27 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 701 | 7:10 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 9:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 7:12 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 9:53 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 7:12 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 9 | 7:19 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 235 | 7:21 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 235 | 7:28 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 7:30 AM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 10:14 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 7:30 AM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 10:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 633 | 7:36 AM Tokyo Station | 2h51 | 10:27 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 11 | 7:37 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 10:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 237 | 7:39 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 633 | 7:43 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h44 | 10:27 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 237 | 7:46 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 7:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 10:29 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 7:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 13 | 7:55 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 807 | 7:57 AM Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 11:51 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 8:00 AM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 10:44 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 8:00 AM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 10:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 703 | 8:03 AM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 10:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 703 | 8:03 AM Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 11:11 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 807 | 8:04 AM Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 11:51 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 61 | 8:07 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 10:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 703 | 8:10 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 10:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 8:12 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 8:12 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 10:53 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 15 | 8:19 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 239 | 8:21 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 239 | 8:28 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 8:30 AM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 11:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 8:30 AM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 11:14 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 635 | 8:33 AM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 11:27 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 17 | 8:37 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 11:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 241 | 8:39 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 635 | 8:40 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 11:27 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 241 | 8:46 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 8:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 8:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 11:29 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 63 | 8:55 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 811 | 8:57 AM Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 12:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 243 | 9:00 AM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 705 | 9:03 AM Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 12:11 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 705 | 9:03 AM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 11:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 811 | 9:04 AM Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 12:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 243 | 9:07 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 11:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 245 | 9:09 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:36 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 705 | 9:10 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 11:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 9:12 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 9:12 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 11:53 AM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 245 | 9:17 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h19 | 11:36 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 19 | 9:19 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 247 | 9:21 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 247 | 9:28 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 9:30 AM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 12:14 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 9:30 AM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 12:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 637 | 9:36 AM Tokyo Station | 2h51 | 12:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 21 | 9:37 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 12:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 249 | 9:39 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 637 | 9:43 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h44 | 12:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 249 | 9:46 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 9:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 9:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 12:29 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 65 | 9:55 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 815 | 9:57 AM Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 1:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 251 | 10:00 AM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 12:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 707 | 10:03 AM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 12:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 707 | 10:03 AM Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 1:11 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 815 | 10:04 AM Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 1:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 251 | 10:07 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 12:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 707 | 10:10 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 12:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 10:12 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 12:53 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 10:12 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 23 | 10:19 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 253 | 10:21 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 253 | 10:28 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 10:30 AM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 1:14 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 10:30 AM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 1:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 639 | 10:33 AM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 1:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 25 | 10:37 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 1:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 639 | 10:40 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 1:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 10:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 1:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 10:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 1:29 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 67 | 10:55 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 1:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 819 | 10:57 AM Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 2:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 255 | 11:00 AM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 1:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 709 | 11:03 AM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 1:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 709 | 11:03 AM Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 2:11 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 819 | 11:04 AM Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 2:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 255 | 11:07 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 1:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 709 | 11:10 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 1:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 11:12 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 1:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 11:12 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 1:53 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 27 | 11:19 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 1:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 11:30 AM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 2:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 11:30 AM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 2:14 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 641 | 11:33 AM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 2:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 29 | 11:37 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 2:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 641 | 11:40 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 2:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 11:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 2:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 11:48 AM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 2:29 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 69 | 11:55 AM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 2:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 823 | 11:57 AM Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 3:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 257 | 12:00 PM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 2:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 711 | 12:03 PM Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 3:11 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 711 | 12:03 PM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 2:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 823 | 12:04 PM Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 3:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 257 | 12:07 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 2:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 711 | 12:10 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 2:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 12:12 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 2:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 12:12 PM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 2:53 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 31 | 12:19 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 2:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 12:30 PM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 3:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 12:30 PM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 3:14 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 643 | 12:33 PM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 3:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 33 | 12:37 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 3:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 643 | 12:40 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 3:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 12:48 PM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 3:29 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 12:48 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 3:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 71 | 12:55 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 3:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 827 | 12:57 PM Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 4:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 259 | 1:00 PM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 3:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 713 | 1:03 PM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 3:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 713 | 1:03 PM Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 4:11 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 827 | 1:04 PM Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 4:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 259 | 1:07 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 3:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 713 | 1:10 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 3:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 1:12 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 3:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 1:12 PM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 3:53 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 35 | 1:19 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 3:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 1:30 PM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 4:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 1:30 PM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 4:14 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 645 | 1:33 PM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 4:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 37 | 1:37 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 4:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 645 | 1:40 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 4:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 1:48 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 4:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 1:48 PM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 4:29 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 73 | 1:55 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 4:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 831 | 1:57 PM Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 5:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 261 | 2:00 PM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 4:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 715 | 2:03 PM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 4:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 715 | 2:03 PM Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 5:11 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 831 | 2:04 PM Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 5:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 261 | 2:07 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 4:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 715 | 2:10 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 4:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 2:12 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 4:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 2:12 PM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 4:53 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 39 | 2:19 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 4:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 2:30 PM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 5:14 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 2:30 PM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 5:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 647 | 2:33 PM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 5:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 41 | 2:37 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 5:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 647 | 2:40 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 5:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 2:48 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 5:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 2:48 PM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 5:29 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 75 | 2:55 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 5:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 835 | 2:57 PM Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 6:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 263 | 3:00 PM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 5:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 717 | 3:03 PM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 5:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 717 | 3:03 PM Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 6:11 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 835 | 3:04 PM Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 6:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 263 | 3:07 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 5:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 717 | 3:10 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 5:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 3:12 PM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 5:53 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 3:12 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 5:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 43 | 3:19 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 5:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 3:30 PM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 6:14 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 3:30 PM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 6:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 649 | 3:33 PM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 6:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 45 | 3:37 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 6:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 265 | 3:39 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 6:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 649 | 3:40 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 6:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 265 | 3:46 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 6:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 3:48 PM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 6:29 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 3:48 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 6:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 77 | 3:55 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 6:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 839 | 3:57 PM Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 7:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 267 | 4:00 PM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 6:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 719 | 4:03 PM Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 7:11 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 719 | 4:03 PM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 6:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Kodama 839 | 4:04 PM Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 7:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 267 | 4:07 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 6:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 719 | 4:10 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 6:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 4:12 PM Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 6:53 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 4:12 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 6:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 47 | 4:19 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 6:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 4:30 PM Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 7:14 PM Shin-kobe Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 4:30 PM Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 7:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Hikari 651 | 4:33 PM Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 7:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 49 | 4:37 PM Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 7:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
Nozomi 269 | 4:39 PM Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 7:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Kawasaki to Osaka run on average 362 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF78 but you can travel from only CHF39 by flight.
There are 362 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 244 miles (394 km) distance in 2h 14m.
Distance 244 miles (394 km) |
Average train duration 2h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF78 |
Trains per day 362 |
Direct trains 362 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 9:30 PM |
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Discover the best of Osaka — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Osaka trip today.
Major history museum explaining Osaka’s development from ancient times to today, with city views beside Osaka Castle.
Leading national art museum focused on contemporary works, noted for its striking underground galleries and major exhibitions.
Prestigious museum with rotating exhibitions from ancient to modern art, valued for breadth and architectural setting in Nakanoshima.
Osaka’s famous canal-side entertainment area, known for neon signs, nightlife energy, and iconic city imagery at every turn.
Lively shopping and nightlife district mixing department stores, lanes, and food streets. Essential for experiencing modern urban Osaka.
Large central park around Osaka Castle with moats, gardens, and seasonal blossoms. Great for walking and classic city scenery.
Savory wheat-flour pancakes mixed with cabbage and fillings, then grilled and topped with sauce. A signature Osaka comfort food tied to the city’s street-food culture.
Battered and deep-fried skewers of meat, seafood, or vegetables, served with a shared sauce. Shinsekai made this cheap, lively dish famous across Osaka.
Ball-shaped snacks of batter with diced octopus, crisp outside and creamy inside, topped with sauce and bonito flakes. One of Osaka’s most iconic street foods.
Refined kaiseki restaurant with deep Osaka roots, showcasing seasonal Kansai cuisine in an elegant traditional setting.
Established kushikatsu restaurant in Shinsekai serving classic fried skewers in a nostalgic, old-Osaka atmosphere.
Historic Dotonbori specialist in okonomiyaki. Casual, busy, and ideal for trying Osaka’s most famous savory pancake in a classic setting.
Moderate for Japan: lodging is mid-priced, casual meals are affordable, and transit is efficient but adds up for visitors.
No tipping is expected in Japan. Do not tip in restaurants, taxis, or cafes; excellent service is included by default.
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Shin-Osaka Station -> Osaka Station
The train from Kawasaki to Osaka is a practical and efficient way to travel between these two major Japanese cities, connecting the industrial heart of Kanagawa Prefecture with one of Japan's most vibrant urban centers. Kawasaki Station is located at 1-1 Ekimae Honcho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture 210-0007, while Osaka Station sits in the heart of the city at 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001.
The most efficient way to make this journey is via the Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan's flagship high-speed rail corridor. However, Kawasaki Station is not a Shinkansen stop, so most travelers take a short local train ride from Kawasaki to Shin-Yokohama Station, which is the nearest Shinkansen-accessible station. From Shin-Yokohama, the bullet train heads west toward Shin-Osaka, which connects seamlessly to Osaka Station via the JR Osaka Loop Line or local subway. This straightforward transfer makes the kawasaki to osaka by train journey a well-trodden route for both business and leisure travelers.
Along the way, the route passes through some of Japan's most recognizable scenery, including the coastal plains of Shizuoka Prefecture and, on clear days, the unmistakable silhouette of Mount Fuji rising above the landscape. It is a genuinely rewarding rail experience, even if you have made the journey before.
We recommend using the JR Pass for traveling in trains all around Japan to save more money if you plan to do many trips. You can check the correct prices for every station or shinkansen connection in Omio's JR Pass information.
traveling on the kawasaki to osaka bullet train is a smooth, comfortable, and notably quiet experience. Once you board the Tokaido Shinkansen at Shin-Yokohama, you will find a clean, well-organized train with a range of seating classes to suit different budgets and preferences.
Seating options
Best seats for the view
One of the highlights of the shinkansen from kawasaki to osaka is the potential to see Mount Fuji from the train window. To give yourself the best chance:
On-board experience
The Shinkansen is famous for its punctuality, cleanliness, and efficiency. A trolley service passes through the carriages with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. That said, many experienced travelers recommend picking up an ekiben (station bento box) at Shin-Yokohama before boarding, it is a quintessentially Japanese rail tradition and often a more satisfying meal than the trolley selection.
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Shin-Osaka Station is the Shinkansen terminus for this route, and from there it is easy to reach Osaka Station (Umeda) and points across the wider Kansai region. The osaka to kawasaki train return journey follows the same efficient logic in reverse, making Omio a handy tool for planning both legs of your trip.
Within Osaka
From Shin-Osaka, the JR Kyoto Line runs directly to Osaka Station in just a few minutes, making the transfer quick and hassle-free. Osaka Station itself sits within the vast Umeda transport hub, connecting to the Osaka Metro, Hankyu, and Hanshin private railway lines, giving you access to virtually every corner of the city.
Osaka's subway network is one of the most user-friendly in Japan, with clear English signage and affordable fares. A one-day Osaka Metro pass is a cost-effective option if you plan to move around the city extensively on your arrival day.
Day trips and regional connections from Osaka
Osaka's central position in the Kansai region makes it an ideal base for exploring beyond the city:
If you are continuing further west into Kyushu or planning a broader Japan itinerary that includes how to go from kawasaki to osaka by train as just one leg, your JR Pass remains valid across these connections and offers excellent value across the network.
Osaka Station (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001) is one of Japan's busiest and most well-equipped railway stations, sitting at the center of the Umeda district, Osaka's principal commercial and entertainment hub. The station building is a modern architectural statement, topped by a distinctive canopy roof that covers the open-air Grand Concourse and lets natural light flood the platforms below.
Practical information at the station
Arriving in Osaka for the first time
Osaka has a distinct personality among Japan's major cities, louder, more informal, and fiercely proud of its food culture. The city's famous expression, kuidaore ("eat until you drop"), is not just a saying; it is a genuine local philosophy. The areas of Dotonbori, Namba, Shinsekai, and Tennoji each offer a different flavour of the city and are all reachable within 20 to 30 minutes of Osaka Station.
First-time visitors often find it useful to orient themselves around the Umeda area immediately surrounding the station before venturing further south toward Namba. The two districts together form the backbone of Osaka's social and commercial life, and understanding the geography between them makes navigating the rest of the city considerably easier. Taxis are available outside all major station exits, and the city's flat terrain also makes it one of the more pleasant Japanese cities to explore on a rental bicycle.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kawasaki 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.

Most Kawasaki to Osaka trains use the Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kawasaki and Osaka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Shin-Osaka Station is 4 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:
Shin-Osaka Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Eki Marche Shin-Osaka offers a variety of dining options, including local delicacies like takoyaki and bento boxes.
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).
Ticket office support is available at Shin-Osaka Station.
Available at Shin-Osaka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shin-Osaka Station: Elevators and escalators are available; barrier-free access is provided.
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