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Discover the Japan Rail PassThe cheapest and fastest trains from Kobe to Osaka
Showing times and prices for Jun 25
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
176
Distance
29 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kobe to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kobe to Osaka will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Fast trains
Of the 176 trains that leave Kobe for Osaka on Thu, Jun 25, 176 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 29 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 12 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.
Nozomi 1025:24 PM0h15Kobe5:39 PMShin-Osaka Station$111One-way0 transfers- Nozomi 69:30 AM0h15Kobe9:45 AMShin-Osaka Station$111One-way0 transfers
Hikari 7008:34 AM0h14Kobe8:48 AMShin-Osaka Station$111One-way0 transfers- Nozomi 686:19 AM0h14Kobe6:33 AMShin-Osaka Station$111One-way0 transfers
- Nozomi 9011:16 AM0h14Kobe11:30 AMShin-Osaka Station$111One-way0 transfers
- Hikari 7227:34 PM0h12Kobe7:46 PMShin-Osaka Station$111One-way0 transfers
- Nozomi 10810:16 PM0h12Kobe10:28 PMShin-Osaka Station$111One-way0 transfers
- Nozomi 1010:16 AM0h12Kobe10:28 AMShin-Osaka Station$111One-way0 transfers
- Hikari 7122:34 PM0h12Kobe2:46 PMShin-Osaka Station$111One-way0 transfers
- Nozomi 666:10 AM0h12Kobe6:22 AMShin-Osaka Station$111One-way0 transfers
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Live departures
Kobe to Osaka train times
The table below shows live departures for Kobe to Osaka trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomi 66 | 6:10 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 6:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 66 | 6:10 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 6:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 68 | 6:19 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 6:33 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 68 | 6:19 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 6:31 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 70 | 6:37 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 6:51 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 70 | 6:37 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 6:49 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Kodama 930 | 6:51 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 7:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 72 | 6:55 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 7:07 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 72 | 6:55 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 7:09 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 74 | 7:16 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 7:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 74 | 7:16 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 7:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 932 | 7:34 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 7:47 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 76 | 7:43 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 7:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 76 | 7:43 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 7:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 78 | 8:01 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 8:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 78 | 8:01 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 8:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 934 | 8:10 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 8:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 2 | 8:16 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 8:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 2 | 8:16 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 8:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 80 | 8:30 AM Kobe | 0h15 | 8:45 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 80 | 8:30 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 8:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 700 | 8:34 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 8:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 700 | 8:34 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 8:46 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 82 | 8:43 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 8:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 82 | 8:43 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 8:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 4 | 8:52 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 9:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 4 | 8:52 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 9:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 936 | 9:04 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 9:17 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 84 | 9:10 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 9:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 84 | 9:10 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 9:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 86 | 9:19 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 9:31 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 86 | 9:19 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 9:33 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Sakura 740 | 9:24 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 9:37 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 6 | 9:30 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 9:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 6 | 9:30 AM Kobe | 0h15 | 9:45 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 702 | 9:34 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 9:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 702 | 9:34 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 9:46 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 88 | 9:43 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 9:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 88 | 9:43 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 9:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 8 | 9:52 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 10:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 8 | 9:52 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 10:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Mizuho 600 | 10:08 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 10:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 940 | 10:12 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 10:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 10 | 10:16 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 10:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 10 | 10:16 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 10:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 12 | 10:30 AM Kobe | 0h15 | 10:45 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 12 | 10:30 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 10:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 704 | 10:34 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 10:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 704 | 10:34 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 10:46 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 742 | 10:46 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 10:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 14 | 10:52 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 11:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 14 | 10:52 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 11:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 602 | 11:08 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 11:21 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 942 | 11:12 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 11:25 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 90 | 11:16 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 11:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 90 | 11:16 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 11:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 16 | 11:30 AM Kobe | 0h15 | 11:45 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 16 | 11:30 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 11:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 706 | 11:34 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 11:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 706 | 11:34 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 11:46 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 744 | 11:46 AM Kobe | 0h13 | 11:59 AM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 18 | 11:52 AM Kobe | 0h14 | 12:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 18 | 11:52 AM Kobe | 0h12 | 12:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 604 | 12:08 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 12:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 92 | 12:16 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 12:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 92 | 12:16 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 12:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 20 | 12:30 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 12:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 20 | 12:30 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 12:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 708 | 12:34 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 12:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 708 | 12:34 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 12:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 746 | 12:46 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 12:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 22 | 12:52 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 1:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 22 | 12:52 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 1:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 748 | 1:08 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 1:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 94 | 1:16 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 1:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 94 | 1:16 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 1:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 24 | 1:30 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 1:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 24 | 1:30 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 1:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 710 | 1:34 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 1:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 710 | 1:34 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 1:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 750 | 1:46 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 1:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 26 | 1:52 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 2:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 26 | 1:52 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 2:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 606 | 2:08 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 2:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 96 | 2:16 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 2:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 96 | 2:16 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 2:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 28 | 2:30 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 2:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 28 | 2:30 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 2:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 712 | 2:34 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 2:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 712 | 2:34 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 2:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 752 | 2:46 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 2:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 30 | 2:52 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 3:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 30 | 2:52 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 3:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 98 | 3:16 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 3:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 98 | 3:16 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 3:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 162 | 3:24 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 3:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 162 | 3:24 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 3:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 32 | 3:30 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 3:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 32 | 3:30 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 3:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 714 | 3:34 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 3:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 714 | 3:34 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 3:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 754 | 3:46 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 3:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 34 | 3:52 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 4:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 34 | 3:52 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 4:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 100 | 4:16 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 4:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 100 | 4:16 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 4:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 172 | 4:24 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 4:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 172 | 4:24 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 4:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 36 | 4:30 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 4:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 36 | 4:30 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 4:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 716 | 4:34 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 4:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 716 | 4:34 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 4:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 756 | 4:46 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 4:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 38 | 4:52 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 5:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 38 | 4:52 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 5:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 954 | 5:12 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 5:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 40 | 5:16 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 5:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 40 | 5:16 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 5:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 102 | 5:24 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 5:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 102 | 5:24 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 5:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 42 | 5:30 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 5:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 42 | 5:30 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 5:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 718 | 5:34 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 5:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 718 | 5:34 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 5:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 758 | 5:46 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 5:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 44 | 5:52 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 6:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 44 | 5:52 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 6:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 760 | 6:08 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 6:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 956 | 6:12 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 6:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 46 | 6:16 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 6:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 46 | 6:16 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 6:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 104 | 6:24 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 6:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 104 | 6:24 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 6:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 48 | 6:30 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 6:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 48 | 6:30 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 6:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 720 | 6:34 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 6:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 720 | 6:34 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 6:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 762 | 6:46 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 6:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 50 | 6:52 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 7:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 50 | 6:52 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 7:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 764 | 7:08 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 7:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 958 | 7:12 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 7:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 52 | 7:16 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 7:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 52 | 7:16 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 7:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 54 | 7:30 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 7:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 54 | 7:30 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 7:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 722 | 7:34 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 7:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 722 | 7:34 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 7:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 766 | 7:46 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 7:59 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 56 | 7:52 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 8:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 56 | 7:52 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 8:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 768 | 8:08 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 8:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 960 | 8:12 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 8:25 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 58 | 8:19 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 8:33 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 58 | 8:19 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 8:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 60 | 8:34 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 8:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 60 | 8:34 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 8:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 608 | 8:37 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 8:50 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 62 | 8:52 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 9:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 62 | 8:52 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 9:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 962 | 9:04 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 9:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 64 | 9:09 PM Kobe | 0h15 | 9:24 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 64 | 9:09 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 9:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 770 | 9:14 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 9:26 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 610 | 9:25 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 9:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 106 | 9:46 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 10:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 106 | 9:46 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 9:58 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 612 | 10:03 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 10:16 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 966 | 10:06 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 10:20 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 108 | 10:16 PM Kobe | 0h14 | 10:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Nozomi 108 | 10:16 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 10:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 968 | 10:33 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 10:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sakura 772 | 10:41 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 10:53 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Kodama 970 | 11:05 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 11:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Hikari 682 | 11:19 PM Kobe | 0h13 | 11:32 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Mizuho 614 | 11:25 PM Kobe | 0h12 | 11:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Kobe to Osaka
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Trains from Kobe to Osaka run on average 180 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 180 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 14:05, the last at 14:19. The fastest train covers the 18 miles (29 km) distance in 13m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Distance 18 miles (29 km) |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 180 |
Direct trains 180 |
Fastest train 13m |
First train 2:05 PM |
Last train 2:19 PM |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: JR West from Kobe to Osaka trainsJR West trains will get you between Kobe and Osaka from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Average Duration
13m
Cheapest Price
$11 (€9)
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Things to do in Osaka
Discover the best of Osaka — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Osaka trip today.
- Recommended
The National Museum of Art, Osaka
Major contemporary and postwar art museum with a distinctive underground design and strong rotating exhibitions.
- Recommended
Museum of Oriental Ceramics, Osaka
Highly regarded ceramics museum with masterpieces from Japan, China, and Korea in a calm riverside setting.
- Must visit
Dotonbori
Osaka’s most famous entertainment street, celebrated for canal-side neon, crowds, and instantly recognizable city imagery.
- Must visit
Shinsekai
Retro district with old Osaka atmosphere, colorful signs, and a nostalgic streetscape popular in photos and videos.
- Must visit
Osaka Castle Park
Large park surrounding Osaka Castle, ideal for walking, seasonal flowers, and classic skyline-and-moat views.
Takoyaki
Osaka’s signature street snack of wheat-flour batter balls filled with octopus, cooked on a special griddle and topped with sauce, mayonnaise, seaweed, and bonito flakes.
Okonomiyaki
A savory pancake associated strongly with Osaka, made with cabbage and batter, then cooked with ingredients like pork or seafood and finished with sauce and mayonnaise.
Kushikatsu
Deep-fried skewers of meat, seafood, and vegetables coated in breadcrumbs, a classic Shinsekai favorite usually eaten with a communal dipping sauce.
Hajime
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant in Osaka offering highly creative French tasting menus with a refined, destination-worthy experience.
Harukoma
Popular, long-running sushi restaurant loved for fresh Edomae-style sushi at approachable prices, with a bustling local atmosphere.
Mizuno
Well-known Dotonbori okonomiyaki restaurant, Michelin-recognized, famous for layered yamaimo-rich batter and a lively traditional atmosphere.
Japanese Yen
Moderate for tourists: good budget eats are common, while hotels and fine dining can raise daily costs.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- JPY 800-1,500 for ramen, curry, or casual set meals.
- Mid-range
- JPY 2,000-4,000 per person at a standard restaurant.
- Fine dining
- JPY 10,000+ per person at upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- JPY 300-600 for drip coffee or a latte.
Tipping culture
Tipping is not expected in Japan and can seem awkward. Service is included. Do not leave cash on the table; round-up is uncommon for taxis, cafes, and hotels.
Osaka Metro Group
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Prices
- Single ticket
- JPY 190
- Day pass
- JPY 820
To the city center
Shin-Osaka Station, Osaka -> Osaka Station, Osaka
- Distance
- 4 km
- Travel time
- 4 min
- Use an IC card such as ICOCA for seamless travel across Osaka Metro, JR, and private railways.
- Card payment is generally not available on board most local buses and trams; use IC cards or cash unless the operator states otherwise.
FAQs: Trains from Kobe to Osaka
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kobe 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.
Yes. You can buy tickets online for trains from Kobe to Osaka, but the exact process depends on the operator and ticket type. In general, you select your date and time, choose seat options, pay, and receive either an e-ticket/QR code or details for ticket pickup.
The cheapest way to travel by train from Kobe to Osaka is usually to choose slower services or less in-demand departure times, and book in advance when possible. If both reserved and non-reserved seating is available, non-reserved options can sometimes be cheaper. To save money, compare different times and services and book earlier when you can.
Child ticket rules depend on the operator, but in Japan a child ticket generally applies to ages 6–11, and age 12 and over is an adult ticket. Age is usually based on the child’s age on the day of travel.
Children can sometimes travel for free, but it depends on age and whether they need their own seat. In Japan, children under 6 can travel free if they don’t occupy a separate seat, and each paying adult can typically accompany up to two children under 6 for free.
Yes, most children need a ticket when traveling by train from Kobe to Osaka. In Japan, ages 6–11 typically need a child ticket (often about half the adult fare), while children under 6 may travel free if they don’t occupy a separate seat.
Yes, a day trip from Kobe to Osaka is possible by train, with journey times of around 13m each way. That said, Osaka has a lot to see, so an overnight stay often makes for a more relaxed visit.
Yes, there are direct trains from Kobe to Osaka. On this route, many services run without any changes, making it an easy trip by rail.
The average train journey from Kobe to Osaka takes around 13m. Travel times can be longer on slower services or at busy times, so it’s worth checking options for your travel date.
Trains from Kobe to Osaka usually run frequently throughout the day, with regular departures on most dates. Check the schedule for your travel date to see the exact departure times.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Kobe to Osaka. On this route, the Shinkansen offers the fastest and most frequent connections.
High-speed train tickets from Kobe to Osaka are typically priced higher than slower services. Costs can vary by seat type (reserved vs non-reserved), class, and the specific service you choose.
Most travelers need at least three days in Osaka to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
You can bring luggage on the train from Kobe to Osaka, but size rules may apply. On Japan’s Shinkansen, luggage up to 160 cm total dimensions (length + width + height) can be taken onboard without a reservation, while larger items may require a reservation for designated luggage space.
Japan is generally very safe, but it’s still best not to leave luggage unattended. If you need to step away briefly, keep valuables with you and leave only low-value items behind, and place bags where you can keep an eye on them when possible.
Standard-sized luggage can usually go in the overhead racks or near your seat. On Shinkansen services, oversized baggage is stored in designated areas (often behind the last row), which are typically available only when you reserve the appropriate seat/space.
There isn’t a night train on this route. Most travelers take daytime services, including high-speed trains like the Shinkansen, which make the journey fast and convenient.
Non-reserved seats are first-come, first-served seating in designated cars on services that offer them. You don’t get a seat number, so you line up at the platform markings and take any open seat once you board; if it’s busy, you may need to stand until a seat frees up.
On Japan’s Shinkansen routes, luggage is considered oversized if total dimensions (length + width + height) are 160–250 cm. Oversized items usually require a seat reservation with designated luggage space, and items over 250 cm are not allowed onboard.
Train tickets from Kobe to Osaka can cost as little as $11 (€9) when booked in advance. The average ticket price is around $11 (€9), but prices vary depending on the type of train, the time of day, and whether you choose a reserved seat or a higher class.
Train services from Kobe to Osaka are operated by JR West. On this route, high-speed services are part of Japan Railways’ network.
Whether a rail pass is valid from Kobe to Osaka depends on the operator and service type. In Japan, the JR Pass can be used on some Shinkansen services (such as Hikari and Kodama) but not on certain fastest services (such as Nozomi).
A rail pass can be worth it if you plan to take several long-distance train journeys during your trip. For a single journey, a normal ticket is often more cost-effective, especially if the pass doesn’t cover the fastest services you want to take.
Suica is useful for local trains and subways, but it usually isn’t enough by itself for long-distance Shinkansen travel from Kobe to Osaka. You can use Suica for local segments to and from the stations, while the Shinkansen portion typically needs its own ticket and (if you want a specific seat) a seat reservation.
You don’t always need to reserve a seat, but it’s often a good idea on busy routes or at peak times. Some services offer non-reserved seating (first-come, first-served), while reserved seats give you a specific seat number and more certainty.
Yes. Trains on this route typically have onboard toilets, including Western-style toilets on many services. Facilities are usually clean and easy to use, which helps on longer travel days or when traveling with children.
If you’re traveling at peak times, want a specific departure, want seats together, or prefer extra certainty, book in advance. If you’re flexible and traveling off-peak, you can often buy tickets closer to departure, but you’ll have fewer choices for times and seats.
Many services offer onboard Wi-Fi, but coverage and reliability can vary, especially in tunnels or at high speed. It’s usually fine for messaging and light browsing, but may not be stable enough for video calls or heavy work.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kobe to Osaka
Most Kobe to Osaka trains use the to Shin-Osaka Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kobe and Osaka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Kobe
Arrival train stations in Osaka
Which Osaka station do trains from Kobe arrive at?
Trains from Kobe to Osaka arrive at Shin-Osaka Station. Shin-Osaka Station is 2 miles (4 km) from Osaka city centre.
Shin-Osaka Station5-16-1 Nishi-nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
City-centre transport
Getting to Shin-Osaka Station from Osaka city centre
Shin-Osaka Station is 4 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainA: JR Kyōto Line Local, A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid, A: Special Rapid Service, HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express, Rakuraku Biwako, Konotori, Kuroshio, Rakuraku Harima, Super Hakuto, Thunderbird, Direct Rapid Service · 4m · $1 · every ~4 min
Bus9m · $24
SubwayMidosuji · 8m · $1 · every ~35 min
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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