Tokyo to Osaka train with JR Central

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

The average ticket from Tokyo to Osaka will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $99.

Of the 257 trains that leave Tokyo for Osaka on Fri, May 22, 257 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, May 22 the direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .

On Fri, May 22 the slowest trains will take 2 h 24 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.