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OsakaShin-Osaka Station
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First train
06:00
Last train
21:24
Travel duration
2h 34m
Daily departures
68
Departure station
Osaka
Changes
direct
Arrival station
Tokyo
Ticket price
from $86
Fastest trip
2h 21m
Longest trip
3h 54m
Trains to Osaka
Inbound high-speed trains arrive in Osaka at Shin-Osaka Station. Nozomi services from Tokyo reach Osaka in around 2h30m, while trains from Nagoya arrive in about 50m and trains from Kyoto take around 15m. Westbound Sanyo Shinkansen services from Hiroshima reach Shin-Osaka in roughly 1h25m, and services from Hakata take about 2h30m. JR West limited express trains from Kansai Airport arrive at Tennoji, Osaka, and Shin-Osaka in around 35m to 50m, depending on the Osaka stop. Regional trains from Nara arrive at Osaka-Namba, Tennoji, or Osaka in about 35m to 45m depending on the operator and route.
Visiting Osaka
Osaka is one of Japan's busiest rail hubs, positioned between the Tokaido Shinkansen from eastern Japan and the Sanyo Shinkansen toward western Honshu and Kyushu connections. The city has several major passenger stations, with JR Central, JR West, Kintetsu Railway, Nankai Electric Railway, Hankyu Railway, and Hanshin Electric Railway all serving important corridors.
High-speed trains use Shin-Osaka Station, the only Shinkansen stop in the city. Osaka Station handles JR West limited express and regional services through the Umeda area, while Osaka-Namba and Namba serve private railway routes. Tennoji is another key train station for JR West services and access toward Kansai Airport by rail.
Trains from Osaka run east toward Kyoto, Nagoya, and Tokyo, west toward Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Hakata, south toward Wakayama and Kansai Airport, and southeast toward Nara, Ise, and Nagoya on private railway routes. Book trains from and to Osaka online at Rail Monsters.
Popular routes from Osaka
From Shin-Osaka, Shinkansen services run east on the Tokaido corridor toward Kyoto, Nagoya, and Tokyo, and west on the Sanyo corridor toward Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Hakata. JR Central operates the Tokaido Shinkansen east of Shin-Osaka, while JR West operates Sanyo Shinkansen services west of the city.
Regional and limited express trains from Osaka Station, Tennoji, Osaka-Namba, and Namba cover the wider Kansai region. JR West runs services toward Kansai Airport, Wakayama, Kobe, and Kyoto. Kintetsu Railway serves Nara, Ise, and Nagoya routes from Osaka-Namba, while Nankai Electric Railway links Namba with southern Osaka, Wakayama, and Kansai Airport.
Osaka
Osaka - Major commercial center in the Kansai region with Shin-Osaka serving as the Shinkansen gateway. Known for Osaka Castle, Dotonbori street food, and a strong culinary scene.
Shin-Osaka Station
Station
2h 34m
Tokyo
Tokyo - Japan's capital and primary long-distance rail hub with multiple central stations including Tokyo Station. Attractions include the Imperial Palace, Senso-ji in Asakusa, and Shibuya Crossing.
Tokyo Station
StationTrain Operators Serving Osaka
JR Central operates the Tokaido Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka toward eastern Japan. JR West operates the Sanyo Shinkansen, limited express trains, and regional services from Shin-Osaka, Osaka, and Tennoji. Kintetsu Railway runs limited express and regional services from Osaka-Namba. Nankai Electric Railway operates airport and southern Osaka services from Namba. Hankyu Railway and Hanshin Electric Railway run regional intercity services from the Umeda and Namba areas. Rail Monsters books individual tickets for these operators where available.
Destinations from Osaka
Service types from Osaka rail stations
Daytime high-speed services: JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka toward Kyoto, Nagoya, and Tokyo, plus JR West Sanyo Shinkansen toward Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima, and Hakata. JR limited express services: JR West trains from Osaka, Shin-Osaka, and Tennoji toward Kansai Airport, Wakayama, and the Kii Peninsula. Private railway limited express services: Kintetsu trains from Osaka-Namba toward Nara, Ise, and Nagoya, and Nankai trains from Namba toward Kansai Airport and Wakayama. Regional services: JR West, Hankyu, Hanshin, Kintetsu, and Nankai routes across the Kansai area.
Travel from Osaka to Tokyo by Shinkansen and visit Senso-ji, Shibuya Crossing, or the Imperial Palace
Osaka
Japan
2h 34m
Tokyo
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Kyoto by train and visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera, and the historic Gion district near Kyoto Station
Osaka
Japan
13m
Kyoto
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Fuji by Shinkansen and local trains to visit the Fuji Five Lakes area and view Mount Fuji from Fujinomiya or Gotemba.
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14 times per day
Popular Trains
Osaka
Japan
2h 40m
Fuji
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Nagoya by Shinkansen and visit Nagoya Castle or explore Sakae district and Osu Shopping Street
Osaka
Japan
52m
Nagoya
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Shinagawa by Shinkansen and arrive near central Tokyo with easy access to Shinagawa Station and the Minato and Shinagawa wards
Osaka
Japan
2h 26m
Shinagawa
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Yokohama by Shinkansen or limited express and visit Yokohama's Minato Mirai waterfront, Cup Noodles Museum, and Chinatown
Osaka
Japan
2h 15m
Yokohama
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Mishima by Shinkansen to access the scenic Izu Peninsula or view Mount Fuji from the Mishima Skywalk.
Osaka
Japan
2h 27m
Mishima
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Odawara by Shinkansen and explore the historic Odawara Castle or continue to the hot springs and lake views of Hakone.
Osaka
Japan
2h 20m
Odawara
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Kumamoto by Shinkansen to explore the historic Kumamoto Castle or the scenic volcanic landscapes of Mount Aso in Kyushu.
Osaka
Japan
3h 4m
Kumamoto
Japan
Travel from Osaka to Iwakuni by Shinkansen to see the five-arched Kintai Bridge or explore the historical grounds of Iwakuni Castle and Kikko Park.
Osaka
Japan
2h 44m
Iwakuni
Japan
Osaka Major Train Stations
Osaka has several major rail stations with different roles. Shin-Osaka is the city's Shinkansen station, used by JR Central Tokaido Shinkansen and JR West Sanyo Shinkansen services. Osaka Station in Umeda handles JR West limited express and regional trains across the Kansai network. Osaka-Namba serves Kintetsu and Hanshin services, while nearby Namba is the main Nankai terminal for southern Osaka and airport trains. Tennoji serves JR West limited express and regional routes on the city's south side. Transfers between Shin-Osaka, Osaka, Namba, and Tennoji require local rail links. Use the station cards below to view individual station details.
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JR West
JR West operates passenger trains across western Japan.