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Discover the Japan Rail PassThe cheapest and fastest trains from Kawasaki to Osaka
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 21 Sept
Cheapest price on 21 Sept
£74
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£79
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
2 h 14 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
2 h 16 m
Trains on 21 Sept
298
Distance
394 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kawasaki to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kawasaki to Osaka will cost around £79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £74.
Fast trains
On Mon 21 Sept, we found 298 trains from Kawasaki to Osaka, including 298 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 394 km distance in an average of 2 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 14 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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.
Hikari 71112:102h47Shinagawa Station14:57Shin-Osaka Station£741One-way0 changes- Hikari 64513:332h54Tokyo Station16:27Shin-Osaka Station£741One-way0 changes
- Hikari 63910:402h47Shinagawa Station13:27Shin-Osaka Station£741One-way0 changes
- Hikari 6337:432h44Shinagawa Station10:27Shin-Osaka Station£741One-way0 changes
- Hikari 70911:102h47Shinagawa Station13:57Shin-Osaka Station£741One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 29321:312h14Shinagawa Station23:45Shin-Osaka Station£801One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 16:072h15Shinagawa Station8:22Shin-Osaka Station£801One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 996:002h16Shinagawa Station8:16Shin-Osaka Station£801One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 9320:462h17Shinagawa Station23:03Shin-Osaka Station£801One-way0 changes
- Nozomi 28921:102h17Shinagawa Station23:27Shin-Osaka Station£801One-way0 changes
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Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Kawasaki to Osaka
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kawasaki to Osaka among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of £49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £49, while a train costs an average of £75.
Distance: 394 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
£75 Average Price | £49 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 1h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Kawasaki to Osaka is a flight with an average price of £49.
This is compared to other travel options from Kawasaki to Osaka:
A flight is £26 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kawasaki to Osaka costing on average £75.
The fastest way to travel from Kawasaki to Osaka is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.
Other travel options to Osaka take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 34m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kawasaki and Osaka including taking a train and flight.
Live departures
Kawasaki to Osaka train times
The table below shows live departures for Kawasaki to Osaka trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 22 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomi 1 | 6:00 Tokyo Station | 2h22 | 8:22 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 1 | 6:00 Tokyo Station | 2h36 | 8:36 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 99 | 6:00 Shinagawa Station | 2h16 | 8:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 1 | 6:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h15 | 8:22 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 3 | 6:15 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 8:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 3 | 6:15 Tokyo Station | 2h38 | 8:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 631 | 6:21 Tokyo Station | 3h00 | 9:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 3 | 6:22 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 8:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 631 | 6:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h53 | 9:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 5 | 6:33 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 9:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 5 | 6:33 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 5 | 6:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 231 | 6:42 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 9:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 7 | 6:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 9:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 7 | 6:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 231 | 6:49 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 9:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 7 | 6:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 803 | 6:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 10:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 233 | 7:00 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 701 | 7:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 9:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 701 | 7:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 10:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 803 | 7:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 10:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 233 | 7:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 701 | 7:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 9:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 9 | 7:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 9:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 9 | 7:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 9 | 7:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 235 | 7:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 9:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 235 | 7:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 9:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 11 | 7:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 10:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 11 | 7:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 10:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 633 | 7:36 Tokyo Station | 2h51 | 10:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 11 | 7:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 10:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 237 | 7:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 633 | 7:43 Shinagawa Station | 2h44 | 10:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 237 | 7:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 13 | 7:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 13 | 7:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 10:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 13 | 7:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 807 | 7:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 11:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 61 | 8:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 10:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 61 | 8:00 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 10:44 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 703 | 8:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 11:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 703 | 8:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 10:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 807 | 8:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 11:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 61 | 8:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 10:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 703 | 8:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 10:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 15 | 8:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 10:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 15 | 8:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 15 | 8:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 239 | 8:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 10:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 239 | 8:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 10:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 17 | 8:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 11:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 17 | 8:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 11:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 635 | 8:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 11:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 17 | 8:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 11:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 241 | 8:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 635 | 8:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 11:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 241 | 8:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 63 | 8:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 11:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 63 | 8:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 63 | 8:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 811 | 8:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 12:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 243 | 9:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 11:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 705 | 9:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 11:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 705 | 9:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 12:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 811 | 9:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 12:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 243 | 9:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 11:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 245 | 9:09 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 705 | 9:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 11:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 19 | 9:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 19 | 9:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 11:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 245 | 9:17 Shinagawa Station | 2h19 | 11:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 19 | 9:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 247 | 9:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 11:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 247 | 9:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 11:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 21 | 9:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 12:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 21 | 9:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 12:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 637 | 9:36 Tokyo Station | 2h51 | 12:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 21 | 9:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 12:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 249 | 9:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 637 | 9:43 Shinagawa Station | 2h44 | 12:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 249 | 9:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 65 | 9:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 65 | 9:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 12:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 65 | 9:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 815 | 9:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 13:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 251 | 10:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 12:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 707 | 10:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 13:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 707 | 10:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 12:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 815 | 10:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 13:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 251 | 10:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 12:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 707 | 10:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 12:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 23 | 10:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 23 | 10:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 12:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 23 | 10:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 253 | 10:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 12:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 253 | 10:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 12:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 25 | 10:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 13:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 25 | 10:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 13:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 639 | 10:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 13:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 25 | 10:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 13:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 639 | 10:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 13:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 67 | 10:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 13:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 67 | 10:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 13:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 67 | 10:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 13:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 819 | 10:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 14:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 255 | 11:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 13:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 709 | 11:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 14:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 709 | 11:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 13:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 819 | 11:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 14:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 255 | 11:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 13:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 709 | 11:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 13:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 27 | 11:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 13:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 27 | 11:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 13:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 27 | 11:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 13:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 29 | 11:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 14:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 29 | 11:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 14:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 641 | 11:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 14:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 29 | 11:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 14:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 641 | 11:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 14:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 69 | 11:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 14:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 69 | 11:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 14:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 69 | 11:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 14:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 823 | 11:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 15:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 257 | 12:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 14:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 711 | 12:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 15:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 711 | 12:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 14:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 823 | 12:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 15:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 257 | 12:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 14:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 711 | 12:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 14:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 31 | 12:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 14:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 31 | 12:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 14:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 31 | 12:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 14:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 33 | 12:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 15:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 33 | 12:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 15:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 643 | 12:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 15:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 33 | 12:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 15:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 643 | 12:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 15:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 71 | 12:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 15:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 71 | 12:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 15:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 71 | 12:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 15:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 827 | 12:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 16:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 259 | 13:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 15:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 713 | 13:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 15:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 713 | 13:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 16:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 827 | 13:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 16:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 259 | 13:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 15:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 713 | 13:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 15:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 35 | 13:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 15:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 35 | 13:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 15:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 35 | 13:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 15:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 37 | 13:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 16:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 37 | 13:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 16:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 645 | 13:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 16:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 37 | 13:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 16:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 645 | 13:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 16:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 73 | 13:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 16:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 73 | 13:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 16:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 73 | 13:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 16:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 831 | 13:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 17:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 261 | 14:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 16:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 715 | 14:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 16:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 715 | 14:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 17:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 831 | 14:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 17:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 261 | 14:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 16:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 715 | 14:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 16:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 39 | 14:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 16:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 39 | 14:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 16:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 39 | 14:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 16:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 41 | 14:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 17:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 41 | 14:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 17:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 647 | 14:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 17:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 41 | 14:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 17:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 647 | 14:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 17:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 75 | 14:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 17:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 75 | 14:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 17:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 75 | 14:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 17:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 835 | 14:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 18:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 263 | 15:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 17:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 717 | 15:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 17:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 717 | 15:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 18:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 835 | 15:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 18:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 263 | 15:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 17:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 717 | 15:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 17:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 43 | 15:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 17:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 43 | 15:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 17:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 43 | 15:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 17:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 45 | 15:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 18:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 45 | 15:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 18:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 649 | 15:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 18:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 45 | 15:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 18:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 265 | 15:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 18:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 649 | 15:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 18:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 265 | 15:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 18:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 77 | 15:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 18:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 77 | 15:48 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 18:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 77 | 15:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 18:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 839 | 15:57 Tokyo Station | 3h54 | 19:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 267 | 16:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 18:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 719 | 16:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 18:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 719 | 16:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 19:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 839 | 16:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h47 | 19:51 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 267 | 16:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 18:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 719 | 16:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 18:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 47 | 16:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 18:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 47 | 16:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 18:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Nozomi 51 | 16:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 19:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Nozomi 271 | 17:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 19:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 721 | 17:03 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 19:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 721 | 17:03 Tokyo Station | 3h08 | 20:11 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 271 | 17:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 19:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 721 | 17:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 19:57 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 53 | 17:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 19:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 53 | 17:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 19:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Nozomi 273 | 17:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 19:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Hikari 653 | 17:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 20:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Hikari 653 | 17:40 Shinagawa Station | 2h47 | 20:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Nozomi 79 | 17:48 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 20:29 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 79 | 17:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 20:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 277 | 18:00 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 20:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 655 | 18:03 Tokyo Station | 3h06 | 21:09 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 277 | 18:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h23 | 20:30 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 655 | 18:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h59 | 21:09 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 57 | 18:12 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 20:53 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 57 | 18:12 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 20:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 57 | 18:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 20:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Nozomi 81 | 18:30 Tokyo Station | 2h30 | 21:00 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 81 | 18:30 Tokyo Station | 2h44 | 21:14 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 657 | 18:33 Tokyo Station | 2h54 | 21:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Nozomi 283 | 19:00 Tokyo Station | 2h29 | 21:29 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 659 | 19:03 Tokyo Station | 3h00 | 22:03 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 283 | 19:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h22 | 21:29 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 83 | 19:09 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 21:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Hikari 659 | 19:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h53 | 22:03 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 83 | 19:17 Shinagawa Station | 2h19 | 21:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 85 | 19:21 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 21:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 85 | 19:21 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 22:02 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 85 | 19:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 21:48 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 661 | 19:30 Tokyo Station | 2h48 | 22:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 661 | 19:37 Shinagawa Station | 2h41 | 22:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 87 | 19:39 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 22:06 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 87 | 19:39 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 22:20 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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| Nozomi 285 | 19:55 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 22:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 855 | 19:57 Tokyo Station | 3h42 | 23:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 89 | 20:00 Tokyo Station | 2h41 | 22:41 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 89 | 20:00 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 22:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 855 | 20:04 Shinagawa Station | 3h35 | 23:39 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 89 | 20:07 Shinagawa Station | 2h20 | 22:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 287 | 20:09 Tokyo Station | 2h27 | 22:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 663 | 20:12 Tokyo Station | 3h03 | 23:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 287 | 20:17 Shinagawa Station | 2h19 | 22:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 663 | 20:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h56 | 23:15 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 91 | 20:21 Tokyo Station | 2h38 | 22:59 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 91 | 20:21 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 22:45 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 91 | 20:28 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 22:45 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 93 | 20:39 Tokyo Station | 2h38 | 23:17 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 93 | 20:39 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 23:03 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 93 | 20:46 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 23:03 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 95 | 20:54 Tokyo Station | 2h38 | 23:32 Shin-kobe Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 95 | 20:54 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 23:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 95 | 21:01 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 23:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 289 | 21:03 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 23:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 289 | 21:10 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 23:27 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 291 | 21:12 Tokyo Station | 2h24 | 23:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 291 | 21:19 Shinagawa Station | 2h17 | 23:36 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 293 | 21:24 Tokyo Station | 2h21 | 23:45 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 293 | 21:31 Shinagawa Station | 2h14 | 23:45 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Kawasaki to Osaka
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Trains from Kawasaki to Osaka run on average 340 times per day, taking around 2h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £35 by flight.
There are 340 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 21:30. The fastest train covers the 394 km distance in 2h 20m.
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.
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Flight from £35
Distance 394 km |
Average train duration 2h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 340 |
Direct trains 340 |
Fastest train 2h 20m |
First train 6:00 |
Last train 21:30 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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.
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Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from £35
Train companies: JR Central from Kawasaki to Osaka trainsJR Central trains will get you between Kawasaki and Osaka from £35. 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 JR Central Duration
2h 20m
Cheapest JR Central Price
£72
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.
Complete guide to Osaka
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.
- Recommended
Osaka Museum of History
A major history museum with exhibits on Osaka from ancient times to the modern city, plus castle-facing upper floors.
- Recommended
Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
A museum dedicated to Japanese housing and urban life, with recreated streets and interiors from earlier Osaka periods.
- Must visit
Dōtonbori
Osaka’s most famous entertainment district, known for neon signs, canal walks and lively street scenes day and night.
- Must visit
Osaka Castle Park
A large hilltop park around Osaka Castle, popular for walks, seasonal flowers and broad green space in the city centre.
- Recommended
Shinsekai
A retro district around Tsutenkaku with old-school shops, bright signs and a distinct local atmosphere for wandering.
Takoyaki
Batter-fried balls with octopus, dashi and pickled ginger, usually topped with sauce and bonito flakes. A signature Osaka street snack linked to the city’s casual food culture.
Okonomiyaki
A savoury pancake of flour batter with cabbage and additions such as pork or seafood, griddled and finished with sauce and mayonnaise. Osaka style is among Japan’s best known.
Kushikatsu
Deep-fried skewers of meat, seafood or vegetables in a crisp coating, eaten with dipping sauce. It is a classic Shinsekai speciality and an Osaka comfort food.
Yaekatsu
Established Shinsekai venue for kushikatsu in an old-school setting. Best for sampling Osaka’s famous fried skewers with beer.
Mizuno
Popular okonomiyaki specialist with teppan seating and a casual atmosphere. Known for Osaka-style savoury pancakes cooked hot to order.
Harijyu Dotonbori
Long-running restaurant specialising in chanko nabe and hearty hot pots. Traditional interior and generous portions suit a relaxed group meal.
Japanese yen (¥)
Moderate for Japan: hotels vary, casual dining is good value, and public transport is efficient but can add up on busy sightseeing days.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- ¥800-1,200 for ramen or set meals.
- Mid-range
- ¥2,000-4,000 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- ¥10,000+ per person for fine dining.
- Coffee
- ¥350-600 for a coffee.
Tipping culture
No tipping is expected in restaurants, cafés or taxis. Good service is included, and leaving cash can cause confusion.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- ¥190
- Day pass
- ¥620–¥820
To the city centre
Shin-Osaka Station -> Osaka Station, Osaka
- Distance
- 3 km
- Travel time
- 4 min
- Osaka Metro sells the Osaka Metro/Osaka City Bus 1-day pass at ¥820 on weekdays and ¥620 on weekends and public holidays.
- Use an IC card at Metro gates and on buses; touch in and out on Metro, and touch when boarding buses.
Information about the Kawasaki to Osaka train route
The train from Kawasaki to Osaka is a practical and efficient way to travel between these two major Japanese cities, connecting the industrial heart of Kanagawa Prefecture with one of Japan's most vibrant urban centers. Kawasaki Station is located at 1-1 Ekimae Honcho, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture 210-0007, while Osaka Station sits in the heart of the city at 3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001.
The most efficient way to make this journey is via the Tokaido Shinkansen, Japan's flagship high-speed rail corridor. However, Kawasaki Station is not a Shinkansen stop, so most travelers take a short local train ride from Kawasaki to Shin-Yokohama Station, which is the nearest Shinkansen-accessible station. From Shin-Yokohama, the bullet train heads west toward Shin-Osaka, which connects seamlessly to Osaka Station via the JR Osaka Loop Line or local subway. This straightforward transfer makes the kawasaki to osaka by train journey a well-trodden route for both business and leisure travelers.
Along the way, the route passes through some of Japan's most recognizable scenery, including the coastal plains of Shizuoka Prefecture and, on clear days, the unmistakable silhouette of Mount Fuji rising above the landscape. It is a genuinely rewarding rail experience, even if you have made the journey before.
We recommend using the JR Pass for traveling in trains all around Japan to save more money if you plan to do many trips. You can check the correct prices for every station or shinkansen connection in Omio's JR Pass information.
Kawasaki to Osaka by train: what to expect on board
traveling on the kawasaki to osaka bullet train is a smooth, comfortable, and notably quiet experience. Once you board the Tokaido Shinkansen at Shin-Yokohama, you will find a clean, well-organized train with a range of seating classes to suit different budgets and preferences.
Seating options
- Ordinary Car (Standard Class), comfortable reclining seats with ample legroom by international standards. Perfectly suited for this type of journey.
- Green Car (First Class), wider seats, additional legroom, and a noticeably quieter cabin. A worthwhile upgrade if you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere.
- Gran Class, available on select services, offering premium seating with enhanced comfort. Ideal for travelers looking for a more indulgent rail experience.
Best seats for the view
One of the highlights of the shinkansen from kawasaki to osaka is the potential to see Mount Fuji from the train window. To give yourself the best chance:
- Sit on the right-hand side of the train (D or E window seats) when traveling westbound from Shin-Yokohama toward Osaka.
- The clearest views appear roughly 20 to 30 minutes into the Shinkansen leg, in the area around Shin-Fuji and Shizuoka.
- Winter mornings between October and February offer the sharpest views, when the mountain is snow-capped and the air is at its clearest.
On-board experience
The Shinkansen is famous for its punctuality, cleanliness, and efficiency. A trolley service passes through the carriages with drinks, snacks, and hot meals. That said, many experienced travelers recommend picking up an ekiben (station bento box) at Shin-Yokohama before boarding, it is a quintessentially Japanese rail tradition and often a more satisfying meal than the trolley selection.
Best time of year to travel
- Spring (late March to early May): Cherry blossom season transforms Osaka's parks and riverbanks into spectacular displays of pink. Trains are busy, so booking ahead is strongly advised.
- Autumn (mid-October to late November): Autumn foliage season brings rich reds and golds to Osaka's temples and gardens. One of the most atmospheric times to visit.
- Winter (December to February): Fewer tourists, lower hotel prices, and the best conditions for spotting Mount Fuji en route. Osaka's food culture shines especially bright during the cooler months.
- Summer (July to August): Japan's summer festival season is lively and colorful, but the heat and humidity can be intense. The Obon holiday period in mid-August brings a significant surge in rail traffic.
Getting to Osaka and beyond
Shin-Osaka Station is the Shinkansen terminus for this route, and from there it is easy to reach Osaka Station (Umeda) and points across the wider Kansai region. The osaka to kawasaki train return journey follows the same efficient logic in reverse, making Omio a handy tool for planning both legs of your trip.
Within Osaka
From Shin-Osaka, the JR Kyoto Line runs directly to Osaka Station in just a few minutes, making the transfer quick and hassle-free. Osaka Station itself sits within the vast Umeda transport hub, connecting to the Osaka Metro, Hankyu, and Hanshin private railway lines, giving you access to virtually every corner of the city.
Osaka's subway network is one of the most user-friendly in Japan, with clear English signage and affordable fares. A one-day Osaka Metro pass is a cost-effective option if you plan to move around the city extensively on your arrival day.
Day trips and regional connections from Osaka
Osaka's central position in the Kansai region makes it an ideal base for exploring beyond the city:
- Kyoto, approximately 15 minutes by Shinkansen or around 30 minutes by the affordable Hankyu Railway from Umeda Station.
- Nara, around 35 to 45 minutes via the Kintetsu Nara Line or JR Yamatoji Line.
- Kobe, approximately 20 minutes by the JR Kobe Line from Osaka Station.
- Hiroshima, around 1 hour 20 minutes by Nozomi Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka (JR Pass holders should use Hikari or Sakura services).
- Himeji, around 30 minutes by Shinkansen, giving easy access to one of Japan's finest surviving feudal castles.
If you are continuing further west into Kyushu or planning a broader Japan itinerary that includes how to go from kawasaki to osaka by train as just one leg, your JR Pass remains valid across these connections and offers excellent value across the network.
What to expect when you arrive in Osaka
Osaka Station (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001) is one of Japan's busiest and most well-equipped railway stations, sitting at the center of the Umeda district, Osaka's principal commercial and entertainment hub. The station building is a modern architectural statement, topped by a distinctive canopy roof that covers the open-air Grand Concourse and lets natural light flood the platforms below.
Practical information at the station
- Tourist information: The Osaka Visitor Information Center at Osaka Station provides maps, transit guidance, and sightseeing recommendations in English and several other languages.
- Luggage storage: Coin lockers are available throughout the station in a range of sizes. For oversized bags, takuhaibin (luggage forwarding) services can deliver your luggage directly to your hotel or onward destination, particularly useful if you want to explore Umeda hands-free on arrival.
- Currency and connectivity: Japan Post and convenience store ATMs within and around the station accept international cards reliably. Free Wi-Fi is widely available throughout the station and the connected shopping complexes.
Arriving in Osaka for the first time
Osaka has a distinct personality among Japan's major cities, louder, more informal, and fiercely proud of its food culture. The city's famous expression, kuidaore ("eat until you drop"), is not just a saying; it is a genuine local philosophy. The areas of Dotonbori, Namba, Shinsekai, and Tennoji each offer a different flavour of the city and are all reachable within 20 to 30 minutes of Osaka Station.
First-time visitors often find it useful to orient themselves around the Umeda area immediately surrounding the station before venturing further south toward Namba. The two districts together form the backbone of Osaka's social and commercial life, and understanding the geography between them makes navigating the rest of the city considerably easier. Taxis are available outside all major station exits, and the city's flat terrain also makes it one of the more pleasant Japanese cities to explore on a rental bicycle.
FAQs: Kawasaki to Osaka train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kawasaki 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.
The cost of a train ticket from Kawasaki to Osaka can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £72, while the average price tends to be around £75.
The train journey from Kawasaki to Osaka covers a distance of 394 km and takes approximately 2h 20m. Trains run 340 per day.
The train distance from Kawasaki to Osaka is 394 km.
The first train from Kawasaki to Osaka leaves at 6:00.
The last train from Kawasaki to Osaka departs at 21:30.
Trains from Kawasaki to Osaka run approximately 340 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Kawasaki to Osaka.
Yes, there is a direct train between Kawasaki and Osaka. The service operates 340 times per day, provided by JR Central.
To get from Kawasaki to Osaka, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
There is no night train service from Kawasaki to Osaka.
The train station in Kawasaki that goes to Osaka is Tokyo Station, and it arrives at Shin-Osaka Station.
The cheapest way to get from Kawasaki to Osaka is by flight, costing approximately £35.
Booking trains from Kawasaki to Osaka in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Kawasaki to Osaka.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kawasaki and Osaka
Most Kawasaki to Osaka trains use the Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Kawasaki and Osaka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Kawasaki
Arrival train stations in Osaka
Which Osaka station do trains from Kawasaki arrive at?
Trains from Kawasaki to Osaka most often arrive at Shin-Osaka Station. Some services arrive at Shin-kobe Station, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Osaka arrival station.
Shin-Osaka Station5-16-1 Nishi-nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka
City-centre transport
Getting to Shin-Osaka Station from Osaka city centre
Shin-Osaka Station is 4 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:
TrainA: JR Kyōto Line Local, A: JR Kyōto Line Rapid, A: Special Rapid Service, HARUKA Kansai-Airport Express, Rakuraku Biwako, Konotori, Kuroshio, Rakuraku Harima, Super Hakuto, Thunderbird, Direct Rapid Service · 4m · £0.90 · every ~4 min
Bus9m · £18
SubwayMidosuji · 8m · £0.90 · every ~35 min
Shin-Osaka Station train station facilities and services
Shin-Osaka Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Eki Marche Shin-Osaka offers a variety of dining options, including local delicacies like takoyaki and bento boxes.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is generally reliable inside the Shinkansen ticketed area and in cafés. ATMs are seven Bank (inside Book Studio), Sumitomo Mitsui Bank (06:30-23:00), MUFG Bank (06:30-23:00).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Shin-Osaka Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Shin-Osaka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Shin-Osaka Station: Elevators and escalators are available; barrier-free access is provided.
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