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Osaka to Omuta Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

For Osaka to Omuta Shinkansen travel, search from Shin-Osaka Station to Shin-Omuta Station, not Osaka Station to Omuta Station. Selected Sakura trains run directly, while other itineraries require a change at Hakata to a Sakura or Tsubame that stops at Shin-Omuta. The corridor passes Okayama, Hiroshima, Kokura and Hakata, although individual stopping patterns vary. Allow approximately four hours for the Shinkansen portion, checking the selected departure for its exact duration and connections. Ordinary and Green Car seating are available, but class availability must be checked on each connecting train. Fares follow JR tariffs; final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for Golden Week, Obon and New Year.

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Omuta

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Day trains

17:20

OsakaShin-Osaka

3h 8m

20:28

OmutaShin-Omuta

Direct

High-speed

Sakura 765

from

167 USD

3h 8m, Direct

17:20

OsakaShin-Osaka

20:28

OmutaShin-Omuta

from

167 USD

Direct

High-speed

Sakura 765

Evening trains

20:20

OsakaShin-Osaka

3h 11m

23:31

OmutaShin-Omuta

Direct

High-speed

Sakura 773

from

167 USD

3h 11m, Direct

20:20

OsakaShin-Osaka

23:31

OmutaShin-Omuta

from

167 USD

Direct

High-speed

Sakura 773

First train

17:20

Last train

20:20

Travel duration

3h 9m

Daily departures

Departure station

Osaka

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Omuta

Ticket price

$112

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Osaka to Omuta Shinkansen Overview

This route links Kansai with Omuta's former coal-mining district, crossing from Honshu into Kyushu through the Shin-Kanmon Tunnel. Shin-Omuta is outside the city center and is not the same station as Omuta on the Kagoshima Main Line and Nishitetsu network. Sakura offers reserved and non-reserved Ordinary seating; a non-reserved ticket does not guarantee a seat. Reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area when carrying a suitcase whose three dimensions total more than 160 cm.

Travel time

3h 9m

Train type

Sakura

Fastest trip

3h 8m

Longest trip

3h 11m

Osaka

Osaka's Dotonbori district and Osaka Castle are south of the Shinkansen departure point. Trains to Shin-Omuta leave Shin-Osaka Station, reached from Osaka Station by JR services or from central districts by the Midosuji subway.

Shin-Osaka

Osaka Osaka Yodogawa Nishinakajima

3h 9m

Omuta

Omuta's Miike Port and Miyanohara Pit preserve the history of the Miike coalfield. Shin-Omuta Station is on the northeastern outskirts, so plan a bus or taxi onward rather than expecting to arrive at central Omuta Station.

Shin-Omuta

Fukuoka Omuta Iwamoto

Available Ticket Classes

Direct Sakura trains use eight-car N700 sets with Ordinary non-reserved seating in a 2+3 layout, Ordinary reserved seating in a 2+2 layout and reserved Green Car seating in a 2+2 layout. Gran Class is not offered. For journeys changing at Hakata, check each segment: Tsubame trains may use 800 series sets with Ordinary seating only, while connecting Nozomi trains have different Ordinary seating layouts.

from

$190

Ordinary Car

from

$317

Green Car

from

$168

Non-reserved

Practical Information for Shinkansen Travelers

Sanyo and Kyushu Shinkansen baggage rules apply throughout the Shin-Osaka to Shin-Omuta journey. If changing at Hakata, arrange any required oversized baggage reservation for both trains.

Luggage Allowance

On Sakura and connecting Shinkansen trains, each passenger may bring two pieces, each up to 30 kg, with length + width + height no more than 250 cm and length no more than 2 m. Personal items are excluded from this count. Bags over 160 cm and up to 250 cm in combined dimensions require a seat reservation with an oversized baggage area.

Storage Facilities

Sakura N700 cars have overhead racks and space at your feet for smaller bags. The area behind the last seat row is associated with designated oversized baggage seats; it is not unrestricted storage. Keep aisles and doors clear, especially when transferring at Hakata.

Special Items

Bicycles must be folded or dismantled and enclosed in a bicycle bag before boarding at Shin-Osaka. Pack sports equipment and musical instruments securely. These categories have exceptions to the standard oversized baggage reservation rule, but using the designated oversized baggage area still requires its associated seat reservation.

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Osaka to Omuta Map

From Shin-Osaka, the Sanyo Shinkansen runs west through the Okayama and Hiroshima corridors to Kokura and Hakata. It crosses the Kanmon Strait in the Shin-Kanmon Tunnel, so there is no sea view during that crossing. South of Hakata, the Kyushu Shinkansen continues through Shin-Tosu and Kurume toward Shin-Omuta. Urban sections alternate with farmland and tunnels. Not every train stops at every station shown.

Osaka to Omuta Bullet Train

Sakura is the through-service option when its stopping pattern includes Shin-Omuta, with a journey of approximately four hours. Alternatives use Nozomi, Mizuho or Sakura to Hakata, followed by a Sakura or Tsubame stopping at Shin-Omuta; the fastest itinerary depends on the connection. Through N700 Sakura trains can reach 300 km/h (186 mph) on the Sanyo Shinkansen and 260 km/h (162 mph) on the Kyushu Shinkansen. Sakura has Ordinary and Green Car, while Tsubame class provision depends on whether an N700 or 800 series train is used. Mizuho and Nozomi do not provide direct service to Shin-Omuta. Operators: JR West on the Sanyo Shinkansen and JR Kyushu on the Kyushu Shinkansen.

Sakura

Sakura Shinkansen links Shin-Osaka with Hakata and Kagoshima-Chuo.

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Cities at Both Ends

Osaka developed as a merchant city around waterways and retains Osaka Castle and Dotonbori; its Shinkansen station is Shin-Osaka. Omuta grew with the Miike coalfield, whose Miyanohara Pit and Miike Port form part of a UNESCO industrial heritage site. Arrival is at outlying Shin-Omuta, not central Omuta Station.

Osaka

Western Japan's major rail hub, linking the Tokaido and Sanyo Shinkansen with Kansai regional operators.

Omuta

Regional rail hub in southern Fukuoka Prefecture with JR Kyushu Shinkansen, JR local, and Nishitetsu services.

FAQ about the Osaka - Omuta Route

How much is the train from Osaka to Omuta?

Search Shin-Osaka to Shin-Omuta for the applicable JR fare and Shinkansen charges. Ordinary non-reserved seating is the basic Shinkansen option where offered, but it does not guarantee a seat. No unverified starting fare is quoted here. Final prices depend on class and season; current prices are visible in real time on the search page above.

How long does Osaka to Omuta take, and is there a direct train?

Allow approximately four hours between Shin-Osaka and Shin-Omuta, with the precise time depending on stops and any Hakata connection. Selected Sakura services run directly, but not every Sakura stops at Shin-Omuta. Add local travel at both ends, especially the transfer from Shin-Omuta to central Omuta.

Does the Japan Rail Pass cover Osaka to Omuta?

The national Japan Rail Pass covers Sakura and Tsubame on this journey without an additional Shinkansen supplement, within the class entitlement of the pass. It also covers Hikari or Kodama if used for a connecting Sanyo segment. Nozomi and Mizuho require the designated additional ticket when used with the pass. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How do I book Osaka to Omuta Shinkansen tickets?

Enter Shin-Osaka and Shin-Omuta on Rail Monsters, select your date and compare direct Sakura with Hakata connections. Choose the seat class, check the fare conditions and follow the ticket delivery or collection instructions provided for your booking. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, with iOS and Android apps available to manage reservations.

Is Shin-Omuta the same as Omuta Station?

No. Shin-Omuta is the Kyushu Shinkansen station outside the city center, while Omuta Station is served by the JR Kagoshima Main Line and Nishitetsu. They do not share platforms or a direct rail link. For an itinerary ending at central Omuta Station, a conventional-line connection, such as via Kurume, may be more suitable than leaving the Shinkansen at Shin-Omuta.

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