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The cheapest and fastest trains from Osaka to Tokyo

Showing times and prices for May 06

Cheapest price

$105

Average price

$105

Fastest journey

2 h 21 m

Average duration

2 h 21 m

Trains per day

1

Distance

402 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Osaka to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Osaka to Tokyo will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $105.

Fast trains

Of the 1 trains that leave Osaka for Tokyo on Wed, May 06, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, May 06 the direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .

On Wed, May 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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.

  • JR Central
    12:24 PM2h21
    Osaka
    2:45 PMTokyo
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Osaka to Tokyo

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Osaka to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $102.

Distance: 249 miles (402 km)

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3h 1m

Average total duration

2h 31m

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30m

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4h 20m

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10h 31m

Average total duration

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Live departures

Osaka to Tokyo train times

The table below shows live departures for Osaka to Tokyo trains for tomorrow, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
JR_CENTRAL12:24 PM Osaka
2h21
2:45 PM Tokyo0 transfersDirect
Thursday, May 7
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2106:00 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h23
8:23 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6346:11 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h58
9:09 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2126:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h24
8:39 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 666:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
8:51 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 666:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
8:51 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 686:31 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h26
8:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 686:33 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h24
8:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6366:42 AM Shin-Osaka Station
3h00
9:42 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 706:49 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h26
9:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 706:51 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h24
9:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2146:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
9:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 727:07 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
9:36 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 727:09 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
9:36 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2167:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
9:45 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6387:18 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
10:12 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 747:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
9:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 747:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
9:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6407:36 AM Shin-Osaka Station
3h06
10:42 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2187:39 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
10:06 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2207:45 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
10:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7087:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
11:48 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 767:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
10:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 767:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
10:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2228:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
10:33 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 788:13 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
10:45 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 788:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
10:45 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6428:19 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h53
11:12 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 28:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
10:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 28:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
10:57 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 808:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
11:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 808:45 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
11:15 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 5008:46 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h56
11:42 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5008:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
11:42 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7128:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
12:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 828:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
11:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 828:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
11:24 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 49:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
11:33 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 49:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
11:33 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2269:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
11:45 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6449:18 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
12:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 849:22 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
11:54 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 849:24 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
11:54 AM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 869:31 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
12:03 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 869:33 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
12:03 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 69:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
12:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 69:45 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
12:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 5029:46 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h56
12:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5029:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
12:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7169:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
1:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 889:55 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
12:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 889:57 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
12:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 810:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
12:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 810:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
12:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 22810:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
12:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 64610:18 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
1:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 1010:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
12:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1010:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
12:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 1210:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
1:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1210:45 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
1:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 50410:46 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h56
1:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 50410:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
1:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 72010:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
2:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 1411:04 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
1:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1411:06 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
1:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 23011:15 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
1:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 64811:18 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
2:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 9011:28 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
1:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 9011:30 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
1:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 1611:43 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
2:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1611:45 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
2:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 50611:46 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h56
2:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 50611:48 AM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
2:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 72411:54 AM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
3:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 1812:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
2:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1812:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
2:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 23212:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
2:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 65012:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
3:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 9212:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
2:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 9212:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
2:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 2012:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
3:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2012:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
3:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 50812:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h56
3:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 50812:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
3:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 72812:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
4:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 221:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
3:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 221:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
3:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2341:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
3:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6521:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
4:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 941:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
3:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 941:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
3:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 241:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
4:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 241:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
4:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 5101:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h56
4:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5101:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
4:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7321:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
5:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 262:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
4:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 262:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
4:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2362:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
4:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6542:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
5:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 962:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
4:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 962:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
4:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 282:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
5:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 282:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
5:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 5122:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h56
5:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5122:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
5:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7362:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
6:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2383:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
5:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 303:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
5:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 303:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
5:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2403:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
5:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6563:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
6:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 983:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
5:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 983:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
5:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2423:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
6:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 323:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
6:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 323:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
6:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 5143:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h56
6:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5143:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
6:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7403:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
7:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2444:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
6:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 344:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
6:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 344:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
6:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2464:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
6:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6584:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
7:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 1004:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
6:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1004:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
6:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 364:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
7:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 364:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
7:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 5164:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h56
7:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5164:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
7:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7444:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
8:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2485:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
7:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 385:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
7:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 385:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
7:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2505:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
7:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6605:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
8:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 405:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
7:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 405:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
7:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 1025:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
8:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1025:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
8:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 425:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
8:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 425:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
8:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 5185:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h56
8:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5185:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
8:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7485:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
9:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2526:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
8:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 446:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
8:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 446:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
8:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2546:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
8:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6626:18 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h54
9:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 466:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
8:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 466:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
8:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 1046:37 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
9:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 1046:39 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
9:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 486:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
9:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 486:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
9:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 5206:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h50
9:36 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5206:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h48
9:36 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_KODAMAKodama 7526:54 PM Shin-Osaka Station
3h54
10:48 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2567:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
9:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 507:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
9:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 507:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
9:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2587:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
9:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6647:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h57
10:18 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 527:28 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
9:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 527:30 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
9:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 547:43 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h32
10:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 547:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h30
10:15 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_HIKARIHikari 5227:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h41
10:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 5227:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h39
10:27 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2608:00 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h24
10:24 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 568:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h29
10:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 568:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
10:33 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 2628:15 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h27
10:42 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6668:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h45
11:06 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 588:31 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h26
10:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 588:33 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h24
10:57 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_HIKARIHikari 6688:45 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h44
11:29 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 608:46 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h26
11:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 608:48 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h24
11:12 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 629:04 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h28
11:32 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 629:06 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h26
11:32 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_WEST_NOZOMINozomi 649:21 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h24
11:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect
JR_CENTRAL_NOZOMINozomi 649:24 PM Shin-Osaka Station
2h21
11:45 PM Tokyo Station0 transfersDirect

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Overview: Train from Osaka to Tokyo

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Trains from Osaka to Tokyo run on average 143 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $102 (€82) but you can travel from only $43 (€34) by flight.

There are 143 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 2h 21m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $43 (€34)
Distance
249 miles (402 km)
Average train duration
2h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
$102 (€82)
Trains per day
143
Direct trains
143
Fastest train
2h 21m
First train
6:00 AM
Last train
9:30 PM
Cheapest Month
Jan
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Fri
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $43 (€34)

Train companies: JR Central, JR West from Osaka to Tokyo trainsJR Central, JR West trains will get you between Osaka and Tokyo from $43 (€34). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

JR Central

About
Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) is a leading railway operator in Japan's Chūbu region, established in 1987. Headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, JR Central is renowned for operating the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, the world's busiest high-speed rail line connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The company manages approximately 1,970 kilometers of railway routes, including the Tōkaidō Main Line and several regional lines. Beyond transportation, JR Central engages in various businesses such as logistics, real estate, and retail, contributing significantly to the regional economy. With a commitment to safety, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, JR Central continues to play a pivotal role in Japan's transportation infrastructure.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 21m
Cheapest Price
$102 (€82)
Luggage included
Two carry-on items that each have a total length, width, and height within 250 centimeters (length up to two meters) and are within 30 kilograms in weight are allowed on board.
Additional luggage
Oversized baggage compartments are available on a first-come, first-served basis without a prior seat reservation.
Luggage storage
Oversized baggage compartments are located in the connecting passageways of 16-car trains and are clearly marked.
Cancellation Policy
A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.
Refund
A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made without additional payment.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchairs with a length and height within 120 centimeters and a width within 70 centimeters are allowed on board.
Bikes
Bicycles used for cycling and sports tournaments must be disassembled and placed in bike travel bags.
Pets
Small dogs, cats, birds, or similar small animals are allowed if they are in a case within 120 cm and the combined weight of the case and animal is within 10 kilograms.

JR West

About
West Japan Railway Company (JR West) is a leading railway operator in Japan, headquartered in Osaka. Established on April 1, 1987, following the privatization of Japanese National Railways, JR West manages an extensive network covering 5,008.7 kilometers, including the Sanyō Shinkansen line, which accounts for approximately 40% of its passenger revenues. The company also offers bus and ferry services and engages in real estate and retail businesses. With a workforce of over 45,000 employees, JR West serves a population of approximately 43.1 million people across 18 prefectures in western Japan.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 29m
Cheapest Price
$103 (€83)
Luggage included
Up to two portable items totaling no more than 250 cm in dimensions and weighing no more than 30 kg are allowed.
Additional luggage
Additional luggage beyond the standard allowance is not permitted.
Luggage storage
Designated areas are available for storing luggage on trains.
Cancellation Policy
Changes and refunds are not possible after the scheduled departure time of the first designated train.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Food and beverage waste should be discarded in receptacles provided in the station or on the train.
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made at no additional cost at ticket offices; online reservations may incur fees.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
JR West strives to maintain accessibility features and offers support to patrons with disabilities.
Bikes
Bicycles for cycling or sports competitions must be dismantled and carried in a dedicated bag.
Pets
Pets must be transported in a case that holds their entire body; fees apply for small animals.

FAQs: Trains from Osaka to Tokyo

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Osaka to Tokyo 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 Tokyo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes. You can buy tickets online for trains from Osaka to Tokyo, 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 time to travel by train from Osaka to Tokyo is usually during quieter, off-peak periods. January is often a good month to find better-value tickets, and traveling midweek can also help.
The cheapest way to travel by train from Osaka to Tokyo 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 Osaka to Tokyo. 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.
A day trip from Osaka to Tokyo isn’t possible by train, as the round trip travel time is too long to fit comfortably into a single day. Plan an overnight stay instead to make the trip worthwhile.
Yes, there are direct trains from Osaka to Tokyo. On this route, many services run without any changes, making it an easy trip by rail.
The average train journey from Osaka to Tokyo takes around 2h 21m. Travel times can be longer on slower services or at busy times, so it’s worth checking options for your travel date.
Trains from Osaka to Tokyo 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 Osaka to Tokyo. On this route, the Shinkansen offers the fastest and most frequent connections.
High-speed train tickets from Osaka to Tokyo 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 Tokyo 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 Osaka to Tokyo, 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 Osaka to Tokyo can cost as little as $102 (€82) when booked in advance. The average ticket price is around $107 (€86), 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 Osaka to Tokyo are operated by JR Central, JR West. On this route, high-speed services are part of Japan Railways’ network.
Whether a rail pass is valid from Osaka to Tokyo 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 Osaka to Tokyo. 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.

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Popular train stations from Osaka to Tokyo

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The major train station for departures in Osaka is Shin-Osaka Station. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Shin-Osaka Station for your trip from Osaka to Tokyo.
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Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:30-23:00
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Distance to city center
4 km
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Wifi
Wifi
  • Wi-Fi is generally reliable inside the Shinkansen ticketed area and in cafés.
Parking
Parking
  • Private parking lot available for hotel guests; first-come, first-served basis.
Dining
Dining
  • Eki Marche Shin-Osaka offers a variety of dining options, including local delicacies like takoyaki and bento boxes.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available at the station's East Exit and South Exit.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators and escalators are available; barrier-free access is provided.
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  • Available throughout the station.
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