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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyoto to Osaka

Showing times and prices for 16 Jul

Cheapest price

£7

Average price

£11

Fastest journey

12 m

Average duration

12 m

Trains per day

178

Distance

43 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Kyoto to Osaka will cost around £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.

Fast trains

Of the 178 trains that leave Kyoto for Osaka every day 178 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 43 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .

The slowest trains will take 13 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.

Haruka 23
11:300h32
Kyoto Station
12:02Osaka Station
£71One-way
0 changes
Haruka 53
19:000h32
Kyoto Station
19:32Osaka Station
£71One-way
0 changes
Haruka 37
15:000h32
Kyoto Station
15:32Osaka Station
£71One-way
0 changes
Haruka 39
15:300h32
Kyoto Station
16:02Osaka Station
£71One-way
0 changes
Haruka 11
8:220h29
Kyoto Station
8:51Osaka Station
£71One-way
0 changes

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Live departures

Kyoto to Osaka train times

The table below shows live departures for Kyoto to Osaka trains for tomorrow, Friday 17 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Haruka 1	5:45 Kyoto Station	0h36	6:21 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 5	6:44 Kyoto Station	0h35	7:19 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 101	6:55 Kyoto Station	0h14	7:09 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 7	7:13 Kyoto Station	0h37	7:50 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 731	7:20 Kyoto Station	0h12	7:32 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 861	7:38 Kyoto Station	0h13	7:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 103	7:41 Kyoto Station	0h13	7:54 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 9	7:48 Kyoto Station	0h32	8:20 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 863	7:56 Kyoto Station	0h13	8:09 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 733	8:01 Kyoto Station	0h12	8:13 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 99	8:03 Kyoto Station	0h13	8:16 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 2	8:04 Kyoto Station	0h30	8:34 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 1	8:09 Kyoto Station	0h13	8:22 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 11	8:22 Kyoto Station	0h29	8:51 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 3	8:26 Kyoto Station	0h13	8:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 735	8:29 Kyoto Station	0h13	8:42 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 4	8:38 Kyoto Station	0h28	9:06 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 865	8:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	8:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 13	8:45 Kyoto Station	0h33	9:18 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 5	8:47 Kyoto Station	0h13	9:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 231	8:53 Kyoto Station	0h13	9:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 7	9:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	9:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 6	9:03 Kyoto Station	0h30	9:33 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 631	9:08 Kyoto Station	0h13	9:21 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 233	9:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	9:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 9	9:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	9:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 15	9:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	10:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 235	9:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	9:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 8	9:36 Kyoto Station	0h27	10:03 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 701	9:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	9:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 11	9:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	10:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 237	9:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	10:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 17	10:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	10:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 13	10:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	10:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 10	10:07 Kyoto Station	0h26	10:33 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 633	10:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	10:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 61	10:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	10:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 15	10:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	10:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 239	10:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	10:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 12	10:36 Kyoto Station	0h26	11:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 703	10:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	10:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 17	10:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 241	10:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 21	11:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	11:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 63	11:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	11:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 14	11:10 Kyoto Station	0h26	11:36 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 635	11:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	11:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 243	11:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 245	11:22 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:36 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 19	11:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 23	11:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	12:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 247	11:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	11:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 807	11:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	11:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 16	11:40 Kyoto Station	0h26	12:06 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 705	11:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 21	11:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	12:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 249	11:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	12:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 25	12:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	12:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 65	12:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	12:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 18	12:10 Kyoto Station	0h26	12:36 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 637	12:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	12:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 251	12:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	12:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 23	12:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	12:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 27	12:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	13:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 253	12:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	12:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 811	12:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	12:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 707	12:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	12:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 25	12:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	13:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 29	13:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	13:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 67	13:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	13:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 20	13:10 Kyoto Station	0h26	13:36 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 639	13:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	13:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 255	13:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	13:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 27	13:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	13:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 815	13:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	13:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 709	13:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	13:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 29	13:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	14:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 33	14:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	14:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 69	14:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	14:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 22	14:10 Kyoto Station	0h26	14:36 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 641	14:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	14:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 257	14:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	14:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 31	14:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	14:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 819	14:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	14:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 711	14:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	14:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 33	14:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	15:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 37	15:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	15:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 71	15:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	15:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 24	15:10 Kyoto Station	0h26	15:36 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 643	15:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	15:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 259	15:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	15:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 35	15:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	15:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 39	15:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	16:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 823	15:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	15:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 713	15:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	15:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 37	15:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	16:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 41	16:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	16:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 73	16:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	16:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 26	16:10 Kyoto Station	0h26	16:36 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 645	16:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	16:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 261	16:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	16:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 39	16:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	16:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 43	16:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	17:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 827	16:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	16:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 28	16:40 Kyoto Station	0h26	17:06 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 715	16:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	16:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 41	16:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	17:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 45	17:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	17:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 75	17:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	17:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 30	17:10 Kyoto Station	0h26	17:36 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 647	17:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	17:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 263	17:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	17:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 43	17:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	17:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 47	17:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	18:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 831	17:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	17:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 32	17:40 Kyoto Station	0h29	18:09 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 717	17:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	17:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 45	17:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 265	17:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 49	18:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	18:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 77	18:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	18:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 34	18:10 Kyoto Station	0h29	18:39 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 649	18:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 267	18:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 47	18:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 51	18:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	19:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 835	18:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	18:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 36	18:40 Kyoto Station	0h27	19:07 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 719	18:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 49	18:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 269	18:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 53	19:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	19:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 51	19:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	19:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 38	19:11 Kyoto Station	0h26	19:37 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 651	19:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 271	19:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 53	19:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 55	19:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	20:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 273	19:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	19:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 839	19:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	19:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 40	19:40 Kyoto Station	0h29	20:09 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 721	19:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 55	19:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	20:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 275	19:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	20:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 57	20:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	20:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 79	20:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	20:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 42	20:11 Kyoto Station	0h27	20:38 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 653	20:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	20:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 277	20:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	20:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 57	20:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	20:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 59	20:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	21:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 279	20:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	20:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 44	20:40 Kyoto Station	0h29	21:09 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 81	20:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	21:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 281	20:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	21:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 655	20:56 Kyoto Station	0h13	21:09 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 46	21:06 Kyoto Station	0h28	21:34 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 59	21:07 Kyoto Station	0h14	21:21 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 657	21:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	21:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 283	21:16 Kyoto Station	0h13	21:29 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 83	21:22 Kyoto Station	0h14	21:36 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 85	21:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	21:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 659	21:50 Kyoto Station	0h13	22:03 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 87	21:53 Kyoto Station	0h13	22:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 285	22:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	22:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 48	22:03 Kyoto Station	0h28	22:31 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 661	22:05 Kyoto Station	0h13	22:18 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 89	22:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	22:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 287	22:23 Kyoto Station	0h13	22:36 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 91	22:32 Kyoto Station	0h13	22:45 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 93	22:50 Kyoto Station	0h13	23:03 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 50	23:01 Kyoto Station	0h28	23:29 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 663	23:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	23:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 95	23:05 Kyoto Station	0h13	23:18 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 289	23:15 Kyoto Station	0h12	23:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 291	23:23 Kyoto Station	0h13	23:36 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 855	23:27 Kyoto Station	0h12	23:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 293	23:32 Kyoto Station	0h13	23:45 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Friday 17 July
Haruka 1	5:45 Kyoto Station	0h36	6:21 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 5	6:44 Kyoto Station	0h35	7:19 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 101	6:55 Kyoto Station	0h14	7:09 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 7	7:13 Kyoto Station	0h37	7:50 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 731	7:20 Kyoto Station	0h12	7:32 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 861	7:38 Kyoto Station	0h13	7:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 103	7:41 Kyoto Station	0h13	7:54 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 9	7:48 Kyoto Station	0h32	8:20 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 863	7:56 Kyoto Station	0h13	8:09 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 733	8:01 Kyoto Station	0h12	8:13 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 99	8:03 Kyoto Station	0h13	8:16 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 2	8:04 Kyoto Station	0h30	8:34 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 1	8:09 Kyoto Station	0h13	8:22 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 11	8:22 Kyoto Station	0h29	8:51 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 3	8:26 Kyoto Station	0h13	8:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 735	8:29 Kyoto Station	0h13	8:42 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 4	8:38 Kyoto Station	0h28	9:06 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 865	8:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	8:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 13	8:45 Kyoto Station	0h33	9:18 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 5	8:47 Kyoto Station	0h13	9:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 231	8:53 Kyoto Station	0h13	9:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 7	9:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	9:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 6	9:03 Kyoto Station	0h30	9:33 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 631	9:08 Kyoto Station	0h13	9:21 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 233	9:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	9:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 9	9:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	9:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 15	9:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	10:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 235	9:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	9:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 8	9:36 Kyoto Station	0h27	10:03 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 701	9:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	9:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 11	9:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	10:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 237	9:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	10:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 17	10:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	10:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 13	10:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	10:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 10	10:07 Kyoto Station	0h26	10:33 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 633	10:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	10:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 61	10:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	10:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 15	10:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	10:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 239	10:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	10:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 12	10:36 Kyoto Station	0h26	11:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 703	10:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	10:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 17	10:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 241	10:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 21	11:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	11:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 63	11:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	11:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 14	11:10 Kyoto Station	0h26	11:36 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 635	11:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	11:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 243	11:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 245	11:22 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:36 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 19	11:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 23	11:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	12:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 247	11:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	11:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 807	11:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	11:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 16	11:40 Kyoto Station	0h26	12:06 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 705	11:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	11:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 21	11:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	12:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 249	11:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	12:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 25	12:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	12:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 65	12:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	12:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 18	12:10 Kyoto Station	0h26	12:36 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 637	12:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	12:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 251	12:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	12:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 23	12:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	12:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 27	12:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	13:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 253	12:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	12:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 811	12:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	12:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 707	12:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	12:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 25	12:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	13:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 29	13:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	13:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 67	13:02 Kyoto Station	0h13	13:15 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Thunderbird 20	13:10 Kyoto Station	0h26	13:36 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 639	13:14 Kyoto Station	0h13	13:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 255	13:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	13:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 27	13:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	13:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Kodama 815	13:36 Kyoto Station	0h15	13:51 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 709	13:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	13:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 29	13:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	14:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
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Hikari 713	15:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	15:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 37	15:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	16:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
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Nozomi 41	16:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	17:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 45	17:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	17:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
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Hikari 647	17:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	17:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 263	17:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	17:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 43	17:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	17:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 47	17:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	18:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
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Thunderbird 32	17:40 Kyoto Station	0h29	18:09 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 717	17:43 Kyoto Station	0h14	17:57 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 45	17:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 265	17:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 49	18:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	18:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
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Hikari 649	18:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 267	18:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 47	18:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	18:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 51	18:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	19:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
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Nozomi 49	18:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 269	18:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
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Thunderbird 38	19:11 Kyoto Station	0h26	19:37 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Hikari 651	19:13 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:27 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 271	19:16 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:30 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 53	19:25 Kyoto Station	0h14	19:39 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 55	19:30 Kyoto Station	0h32	20:02 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 273	19:33 Kyoto Station	0h15	19:48 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
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Nozomi 55	19:46 Kyoto Station	0h14	20:00 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Nozomi 275	19:52 Kyoto Station	0h14	20:06 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
Haruka 57	20:00 Kyoto Station	0h32	20:32 Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
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Nozomi 293	23:32 Kyoto Station	0h13	23:45 Shin-Osaka Station	0 changesdirect
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Overview: Train from Kyoto to Osaka

Japan

Trains from Kyoto to Osaka run on average 110 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.

There are 110 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:45, the last at 23:04. The fastest train covers the 43 km distance in 13m.

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Distance

43 km

Average train duration

23m

Cheapest ticket price

£7

Trains per day

110

Direct trains

110

Fastest train

13m

First train

5:45

Last train

23:04

Cheapest Month

Feb

Cheapest Day

Wed

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Wed

Least Busy Day

Fri

Price information

Train companies: JR West, JR Central from Kyoto to Osaka trainsJR West, JR Central trains will get you between Kyoto and Osaka from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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

28m

Cheapest Price

£7

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.

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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

13m

Cheapest Price

£8

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.

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Kyoto to Osaka by Shinkansen
Osaka Station vs Shin-Osaka
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Arrival & Highlights
Top Tips

Kyoto to Osaka: Shinkansen train

When planning to travel between these two iconic cities, you will find that the Japan rail network offers an incredibly fast and efficient connection. If you are looking for a short decision guide on the best way to travel, the Shinkansen is undoubtedly the top choice. The Kyoto to Osaka bullet train is a remarkably fast journey, taking a mere 12 to 15 minutes between the two cities!

Whether you are finishing up a serene temple tour in Kyoto and heading for the vibrant street food scene of Osaka, booking your trains in Japan is entirely hassle-free.

Book your Kyoto ↔ Osaka journey:

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Osaka Station vs Shin-Osaka Station

One of the most common points of confusion for UK holidaymakers is understanding exactly where the train arrives. When comparing Shin Osaka vs Osaka Station, it is vital to note that the high-speed Shinkansen network operates on a dedicated line.

If you take the bullet train, you will travel from Kyoto Station to Shin-Osaka Station. Shin-Osaka is situated slightly north of the city centre. However, if your hotel is located centrally or you wish to dive straight into the shopping districts, catching a standard Rapid or Special Rapid local train from Kyoto to Osaka Station (also known as Umeda) is often better for central Osaka access, despite taking slightly longer (around 30 minutes).

Luggage And Rush Hour Tips

For a stress-free trip, practical advice is essential. The commuter rail lines between these major cities can become exceptionally crowded. If you are travelling with large suitcases, try to avoid the morning (7:30–9:30 AM) and evening (5:00–7:00 PM) commuter rush hours.

When it comes to Kyoto Osaka train luggage rules on the bullet train, you must be prepared. Any Shinkansen luggage Kyoto Osaka bound that exceeds 160 cm in total dimensions (height + width + depth) absolutely requires an oversized baggage space reservation.

If you are navigating the country using a Japan Rail Pass, you can travel on this route using the Hikari or Kodama bullet trains at no extra cost. Want to know if the pass is right for your itinerary? Try using our brilliant JR Pass Calculator to see exactly how much you could save on your journey!

The Urban Approach

As your Shinkansen bullet train begins its descent into the sprawling Kansai region, you will be treated to sweeping aerial views of Osaka's dense, illuminated urban infrastructure. Arriving at Shin-Osaka station places you perfectly at the northern gateway to the city, allowing for incredibly fast local subway transfers straight into the bustling heart of Umeda or the entertainment districts further south.

Arriving in

Osaka

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Historic Architecture

No trip to the city is complete without dedicating an afternoon to the majestic Osaka Castle. Surrounded by formidable stone walls and defensive moats, this painstakingly reconstructed historic landmark is a spectacular sight. The sprawling surrounding parkland is a firm favourite with locals throughout the year and provides some of the most dramatic and highly photographed backdrops in the entire prefecture.

Historic

Osaka

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Dotonbori Canal Cruises

To truly appreciate the vibrant energy of the city's premier entertainment district, viewing it from the water is highly recommended. Jumping aboard one of the open-air tour boats gliding down the famous Dotonbori canal is a brilliant experience. You will sail past a dizzying array of massive, colourful shop fronts and bustling promenades, allowing you to take in the sheer scale of the district without navigating the dense street-level crowds.

Dotonbori

Cruises

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The Neon Nightlife

As the sun goes down, the city's culinary heart truly awakens. Osaka is proudly known as "the nation's kitchen," and the illuminated streets of Dotonbori are the absolute epicentre of this street food culture. The pedestrian bridges become packed with tourists eager to sample regional specialities like piping hot takoyaki and crispy kushikatsu beneath the glow of the thousands of towering neon signs that line the busy waterfront.

Neon

Nights

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Watch & Learn Before You Go

Getting your head around the vast Japanese rail network might feel slightly intimidating at first, but we are here to help. Grab a cup of tea and take a look at our helpful video guides:

Navigate Train Networks in Japan: A visual breakdown to help you make perfect sense of the country's magnificent rail layout, enabling you to master major transit hubs like Kyoto Station like a local.

Train Etiquette in Japan: Discover exactly why taking a phone call on a carriage is considered a major faux pas, and learn how to travel politely alongside the locals.

Top Tips for Travelling Kyoto to Osaka

The Shinkansen journey between Kyoto and Shin-Osaka is incredibly fast, taking just 12 to 15 minutes.

If you are taking the high-speed Shinkansen, you must travel to Shin-Osaka. If you wish to arrive directly in the city centre (Umeda), taking a standard local train to Osaka Station is the best option.

Yes. The Japan Rail Pass fully covers travel on local JR lines between Kyoto and Osaka Station, as well as the Hikari and Kodama Shinkansen trains to Shin-Osaka.

If you are taking the Shinkansen and your luggage total dimensions exceed 160 cm, you must reserve a dedicated baggage seat. If taking the local commuter train, no reservation is required, but avoiding rush hour is highly recommended!

Trains run exceptionally frequently. Both local JR trains and Shinkansen services depart every few minutes throughout the day.

FAQs: Kyoto to Osaka train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyoto 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 Kyoto to Osaka can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £8.

The train journey from Kyoto to Osaka covers a distance of 43 km and takes approximately 13m. Trains run 110 per day.

The train distance from Kyoto to Osaka is 43 km.

The first train from Kyoto to Osaka leaves at 5:45.

The last train from Kyoto to Osaka departs at 23:04.

Trains from Kyoto to Osaka run approximately 110 times per day.

Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Kyoto to Osaka.

Yes, there is a direct train between Kyoto and Osaka. The service operates 110 times per day, provided by JR West, JR Central.

To travel from Kyoto to Osaka, you can take a train.

There is no night train service from Kyoto to Osaka.

The train station in Kyoto that goes to Osaka is Kyoto Station, and it arrives at Osaka Station.

The cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Osaka is by train, costing approximately £7.

Booking trains from Kyoto 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 Kyoto to Osaka.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Kyoto and Osaka

Most Kyoto to Osaka trains use the Kyoto Station to Shin-Osaka Station station pair, with some services arriving at Osaka Station. Use this guide to compare Kyoto and Osaka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Kyoto

Arrival train stations in Osaka

Which Kyoto station do trains to Osaka leave from?

Trains from Kyoto to Osaka leave from Kyoto Station. The station is 4 km from Kyoto city centre at Karasuma-dōri, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto StationKarasuma-dōri, Shimogyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Kyoto Station from Kyoto city centre

Kyoto Station is 3 km from Kyoto city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainJR Sagano Line Rapid Service, Sagano Line Local, Hashidate, Kinosaki, [188384] Ltd. Exp Maizuru 4, [188391] Ltd. Exp Maizuru 2 · 6m · £0.90 · every ~19 min

Bus205 · 7m · £0.90 · every ~34 min

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SubwayK: Karasuma · 7m · £0.90 · every ~16 min

Kyoto Station train station facilities and services

Kyoto Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: A wide variety of dining options are available, including The Cube Gourmet Street on the 11th floor and Kyoto Ramen Koji on the 10th floor.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi is available in the JR areas of the station. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the station, including a 24-hour ATM at the Post Office.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Kyoto Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Kyoto Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Kyoto Station: The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms to accommodate passengers with disabilities.

More about Kyoto Station

Which Osaka station do trains from Kyoto arrive at?

Trains from Kyoto to Osaka most often arrive at Shin-Osaka Station. Some services arrive at Osaka Station, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your Osaka arrival station.

Shin-Osaka Station5-16-1 Nishi-nakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka Wifi

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.

More about Shin-Osaka Station

Osaka Station1-1-3 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, Japan Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Osaka Station from Osaka city centre

Osaka Station is 1 km from Osaka city centre. Public transport options include:

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Osaka Station train station facilities and services

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: A wide variety of dining options are available, including Japanese, Western, and international cuisines.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station complex. ATMs are aTMs are available throughout the station complex.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Osaka Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Osaka Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Osaka Station: The station is equipped with elevators, escalators, and ramps for accessibility.

More about Osaka Station

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Overview: Train from Kyoto to Osaka

Train companies: JR West, JR Central from Kyoto to Osaka trainsJR West, JR Central trains will get you between Kyoto and Osaka from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

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Kyoto to Osaka: Shinkansen train

Osaka Station vs Shin-Osaka Station

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The Urban Approach

Historic Architecture

Dotonbori Canal Cruises

The Neon Nightlife

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Top Tips for Travelling Kyoto to Osaka

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Important Stations and Airports in Kyoto and Osaka

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Getting to Kyoto Station from Kyoto city centre

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