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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Osaka
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
26 m
Average duration
26 m
Trains per day
50
Distance
43 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kyoto to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyoto to Osaka will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 50 trains that leave Kyoto for Osaka on Thu, Feb 12, 50 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Feb 12 the direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 26 m .
On Thu, Feb 12 the slowest trains will take 26 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.
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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kyoto to Osaka
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kyoto to Osaka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €19.
Distance: 26 miles (43 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€9 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
59m Average total duration Fastest 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 9m Average total duration 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kyoto to Osaka train times
The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Osaka trains for today, Wednesday, February 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird 4 | 11:38 PM Kyoto | 0h28 | 12:06 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 13 | 11:45 PM Kyoto | 0h33 | 12:18 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Super Hakuto 3 | 11:50 PM Kyoto | 0h29 | 12:19 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, February 12 | |||||
| Thunderbird 6 | 12:03 AM Kyoto | 0h30 | 12:33 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 15 | 12:30 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 1:02 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thunderbird 8 | 12:36 AM Kyoto | 0h27 | 1:03 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 17 | 1:00 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 1:32 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thunderbird 10 | 1:07 AM Kyoto | 0h26 | 1:33 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 19 | 1:30 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 2:02 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thunderbird 12 | 1:36 AM Kyoto | 0h26 | 2:02 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 21 | 2:00 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 2:32 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thunderbird 14 | 2:10 AM Kyoto | 0h26 | 2:36 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 23 | 2:30 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 3:02 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thunderbird 16 | 2:40 AM Kyoto | 0h26 | 3:06 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 25 | 3:00 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 3:32 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thunderbird 18 | 3:10 AM Kyoto | 0h26 | 3:36 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 27 | 3:30 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 4:02 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 29 | 4:00 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 4:32 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thunderbird 20 | 4:10 AM Kyoto | 0h26 | 4:36 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 31 | 4:30 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 5:02 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 33 | 5:00 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 5:32 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thunderbird 22 | 5:10 AM Kyoto | 0h26 | 5:36 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 35 | 5:30 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 6:02 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Haruka 37 | 6:00 AM Kyoto | 0h32 | 6:32 AM Osaka | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kyoto to Osaka
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Take a train from Kyoto to Osaka and enjoy the approximately 26 miles (43 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 06:30, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 26 miles (43 km) distance in 32m.
Distance 26 miles (43 km) |
Average train duration 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Fastest train 32m |
First train 06:30 |
Last train 23:04 |
Train companies: JR West from Kyoto to Osaka trainsJR West trains will get you between Kyoto and Osaka from $10 (€8). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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