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Discover the Japan Rail PassThe cheapest and fastest trains from Matsumoto to Osaka
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$142
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$144
Fastest journey on Sep 19
5 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
5 h 35 m
Trains on Sep 19
31
Distance
281 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Matsumoto to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matsumoto to Osaka will cost around $144 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $142.
Fast trains
It's difficult to get from Matsumoto to Osaka without transferring at least once.
Azusa 4+
Hikari 7076:30 AM6h27Matsumoto Station12:57 PMShin-Osaka Station$1421One-way1 transfer- Azusa 12+Hikari 6418:10 AM6h17Matsumoto Station2:27 PMShin-Osaka Station$1421One-way1 transfer
- Azusa 4+Hikari 6376:30 AM5h57Matsumoto Station12:27 PMShin-Osaka Station$1421One-way1 transfer
- Hikari 639+Azusa 87:10 AM6h17Matsumoto Station1:27 PMShin-Osaka Station$1421One-way1 transfer
- Hikari 643+Azusa 169:10 AM6h17Matsumoto Station3:27 PMShin-Osaka Station$1421One-way1 transfer
- Nozomi 23+Azusa 87:10 AM5h29Matsumoto Station12:39 PMShin-Osaka Station$1441One-way1 transfer
- Azusa 8+Nozomi 3577:10 AM5h35Matsumoto Station12:45 PMShin-Osaka Station$1441One-way1 transfer
- Nozomi 373+Azusa 128:10 AM5h35Matsumoto Station1:45 PMShin-Osaka Station$1441One-way1 transfer
- Azusa 4+Nozomi 1396:30 AM5h36Matsumoto Station12:06 PMShin-Osaka Station$1441One-way1 transfer
- Azusa 8+Nozomi 1457:10 AM5h38Matsumoto Station12:48 PMShin-Osaka Station$1441One-way1 transfer
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Live departures
Matsumoto to Osaka train times
The table below shows live departures for Matsumoto to Osaka trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa 4+Nozomi 65 | 6:30 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h45 | 12:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Azusa 4+Hikari 707 | 6:30 AM Matsumoto Station | 6h27 | 12:57 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 143+Azusa 4 | 6:30 AM Matsumoto Station | 6h00 | 12:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Azusa 4+Nozomi 353 | 6:30 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h54 | 12:24 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 141+Azusa 4 | 6:30 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h42 | 12:12 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Hikari 637+Azusa 4 | 6:30 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h57 | 12:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Azusa 4+Kodama 815 | 6:30 AM Matsumoto Station | 7h21 | 1:51 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 351+Azusa 4 | 6:30 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h51 | 12:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 139+Azusa 4 | 6:30 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h36 | 12:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Azusa 8+Nozomi 357 | 7:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h35 | 12:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Azusa 8+Nozomi 145 | 7:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h38 | 12:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Hikari 639+Azusa 8 | 7:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 6h17 | 1:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 147+Azusa 8 | 7:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h56 | 1:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 359+Azusa 8 | 7:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h44 | 12:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 25+Azusa 8 | 7:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h50 | 1:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 23+Azusa 8 | 7:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h29 | 12:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 373+Azusa 12 | 8:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h35 | 1:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 155+Azusa 12 | 8:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h56 | 2:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 69+Azusa 12 | 8:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 6h05 | 2:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 153+Azusa 12 | 8:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h38 | 1:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Azusa 12+Nozomi 157 | 8:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 6h02 | 2:12 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Hikari 641+Azusa 12 | 8:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 6h17 | 2:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 377+Azusa 12 | 8:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h44 | 1:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 29+Azusa 12 | 8:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h50 | 2:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 33+Azusa 16 | 9:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h50 | 3:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 161+Azusa 16 | 9:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h38 | 2:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 393+Azusa 16 | 9:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h44 | 2:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 163+Azusa 16 | 9:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 5h56 | 3:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 71+Azusa 16 | 9:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 6h05 | 3:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Nozomi 165+Azusa 16 | 9:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 6h02 | 3:12 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
| Hikari 643+Azusa 16 | 9:10 AM Matsumoto Station | 6h17 | 3:27 PM Shin-Osaka Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Matsumoto to Osaka
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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.
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The National Museum of Art, Osaka
Leading national art museum focused on contemporary works, noted for its striking underground galleries and major exhibitions.
- Recommended
Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts
Prestigious museum with rotating exhibitions from ancient to modern art, valued for breadth and architectural setting in Nakanoshima.
- Must visit
Dotonbori
Osaka’s famous canal-side entertainment area, known for neon signs, nightlife energy, and iconic city imagery at every turn.
- Must visit
Namba
Lively shopping and nightlife district mixing department stores, lanes, and food streets. Essential for experiencing modern urban Osaka.
- Must visit
Osaka Castle Park
Large central park around Osaka Castle with moats, gardens, and seasonal blossoms. Great for walking and classic city scenery.
Okonomiyaki
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.
Kushikatsu
Battered and deep-fried skewers of meat, seafood, or vegetables, served with a shared sauce. Shinsekai made this cheap, lively dish famous across Osaka.
Takoyaki
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.
Ajikitcho Bunbuan
Refined kaiseki restaurant with deep Osaka roots, showcasing seasonal Kansai cuisine in an elegant traditional setting.
Yaekatsu
Established kushikatsu restaurant in Shinsekai serving classic fried skewers in a nostalgic, old-Osaka atmosphere.
Mizuno
Historic Dotonbori specialist in okonomiyaki. Casual, busy, and ideal for trying Osaka’s most famous savory pancake in a classic setting.
Japanese yen (¥)
Moderate for Japan: lodging is mid-priced, casual meals are affordable, and transit is efficient but adds up for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- ¥800-1,200 for fast food or casual meals.
- Mid-range
- ¥2,000-4,000 per person for a meal.
- Fine dining
- ¥10,000+ per person for upscale restaurants.
- Coffee
- ¥350-600 for coffee.
Tipping culture
No tipping is expected in Japan. Do not tip in restaurants, taxis, or cafes; excellent service is included by default.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- ¥190
- Day pass
- ¥820
To the city center
Shin-Osaka Station -> Osaka Station
- Distance
- 3 km
- Travel time
- 4 min
- Osaka Metro and many buses accept ICOCA and other major IC cards; tap in and out at metro gates, and tap when boarding or alighting as instructed on buses.
- For unlimited Osaka Metro and city bus travel, the Osaka Metro 1-day pass costs ¥820 on weekdays and ¥620 on weekends and holidays.
FAQs: Trains from Matsumoto to Osaka
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matsumoto 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.
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