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Okayama to Osaka train times
The table below shows live departures for Okayama to Osaka trains for tomorrow, Saturday 8 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nozomi 70 | 6:01 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 6:49 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 930 | 6:05 Okayama Station | 0h59 | 7:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 72 | 6:18 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 7:07 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 74 | 6:42 Okayama Station | 0h46 | 7:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 932 | 6:45 Okayama Station | 1h02 | 7:47 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 76 | 7:06 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 7:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 934 | 7:14 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 8:24 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 78 | 7:25 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 8:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 700 | 7:40 Okayama Station | 1h06 | 8:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 2 | 7:44 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 8:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 80 | 7:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 8:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 82 | 8:07 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 8:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 936 | 8:10 Okayama Station | 1h07 | 9:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 4 | 8:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 9:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 116 | 8:29 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 9:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 84 | 8:33 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 9:22 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 702 | 8:42 Okayama Station | 1h04 | 9:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 86 | 8:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 9:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 740 | 8:51 Okayama Station | 0h46 | 9:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 6 | 8:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 9:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 88 | 9:06 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 9:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 786 | 9:10 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 9:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 940 | 9:16 Okayama Station | 1h09 | 10:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 8 | 9:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 10:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 118 | 9:29 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 10:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 600 | 9:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 10:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 704 | 9:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 10:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 10 | 9:43 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 10:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 122 | 9:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 10:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 12 | 9:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 10:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 124 | 10:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 10:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 942 | 10:09 Okayama Station | 1h16 | 11:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 742 | 10:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 10:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 14 | 10:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 11:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 126 | 10:29 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 11:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 602 | 10:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 11:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 706 | 10:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 11:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 90 | 10:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 11:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 128 | 10:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 11:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 16 | 10:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 11:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 744 | 11:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 11:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 18 | 11:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 12:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 788 | 11:28 Okayama Station | 0h57 | 12:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 604 | 11:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 12:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 708 | 11:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 12:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 92 | 11:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 12:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 136 | 11:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 12:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 20 | 11:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 12:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 140 | 12:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 12:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 746 | 12:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 12:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 22 | 12:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 13:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 748 | 12:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 13:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 710 | 12:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 13:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 94 | 12:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 13:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 144 | 12:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 13:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 24 | 12:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 13:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 148 | 13:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 13:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 750 | 13:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 13:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 26 | 13:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 14:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 150 | 13:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 14:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 606 | 13:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 14:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 712 | 13:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 14:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 96 | 13:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 14:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 154 | 13:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 14:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 28 | 13:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 14:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 156 | 14:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 14:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 752 | 14:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 14:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 30 | 14:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 15:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 158 | 14:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 15:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 790 | 14:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 15:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 714 | 14:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 15:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 98 | 14:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 15:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 160 | 14:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 15:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 162 | 14:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 15:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 32 | 14:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 15:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 754 | 15:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 15:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 34 | 15:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 16:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 168 | 15:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 16:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 716 | 15:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 16:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 100 | 15:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 16:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 170 | 15:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 16:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 172 | 15:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 16:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 36 | 15:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 16:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 176 | 16:07 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 16:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 756 | 16:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 16:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 38 | 16:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 17:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 178 | 16:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 17:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 794 | 16:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 17:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 718 | 16:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 17:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 40 | 16:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 17:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 180 | 16:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 17:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 102 | 16:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 17:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 42 | 16:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 17:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 182 | 17:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 17:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 956 | 17:10 Okayama Station | 1h15 | 18:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 758 | 17:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 17:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 44 | 17:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 18:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 184 | 17:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 18:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 760 | 17:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 18:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 720 | 17:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 18:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 46 | 17:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 18:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 186 | 17:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 18:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 104 | 17:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 18:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 48 | 17:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 18:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 188 | 18:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 18:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 958 | 18:10 Okayama Station | 1h15 | 19:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 762 | 18:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 18:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 50 | 18:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 19:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 190 | 18:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 19:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 764 | 18:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 19:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 722 | 18:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 19:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 52 | 18:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 19:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 192 | 18:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 19:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 194 | 18:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 19:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 54 | 18:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 19:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 196 | 19:06 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 19:56 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 960 | 19:10 Okayama Station | 1h15 | 20:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 766 | 19:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 19:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 56 | 19:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 20:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 198 | 19:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 20:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 768 | 19:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 20:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 58 | 19:42 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 20:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 200 | 19:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 20:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 60 | 20:01 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 20:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 608 | 20:05 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 20:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 962 | 20:08 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 21:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 202 | 20:13 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 20:58 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 62 | 20:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 21:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 204 | 20:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 21:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 770 | 20:32 Okayama Station | 0h54 | 21:26 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 64 | 20:37 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 21:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 610 | 20:53 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 21:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 796 | 21:01 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 21:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 106 | 21:13 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 21:58 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 966 | 21:17 Okayama Station | 1h03 | 22:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 612 | 21:30 Okayama Station | 0h46 | 22:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 108 | 21:44 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 22:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 772 | 22:05 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 22:53 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 970 | 22:18 Okayama Station | 1h00 | 23:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 682 | 22:41 Okayama Station | 0h51 | 23:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 614 | 22:48 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 23:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 8 August | |||||
| Nozomi 70 | 6:01 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 6:49 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 930 | 6:05 Okayama Station | 0h59 | 7:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 72 | 6:18 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 7:07 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 74 | 6:42 Okayama Station | 0h46 | 7:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 932 | 6:45 Okayama Station | 1h02 | 7:47 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 110 | 6:54 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 7:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 76 | 7:06 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 7:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 934 | 7:14 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 8:24 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 78 | 7:25 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 8:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 700 | 7:40 Okayama Station | 1h06 | 8:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 2 | 7:44 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 8:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 114 | 7:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 8:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 80 | 7:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 8:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 82 | 8:07 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 8:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 936 | 8:10 Okayama Station | 1h07 | 9:17 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 4 | 8:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 9:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 116 | 8:29 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 9:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 84 | 8:33 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 9:22 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 702 | 8:42 Okayama Station | 1h04 | 9:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 86 | 8:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 9:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 740 | 8:51 Okayama Station | 0h46 | 9:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 6 | 8:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 9:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 88 | 9:06 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 9:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 786 | 9:10 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 9:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 940 | 9:16 Okayama Station | 1h09 | 10:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 8 | 9:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 10:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 118 | 9:29 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 10:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 600 | 9:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 10:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 704 | 9:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 10:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 10 | 9:43 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 10:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 120 | 9:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 10:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 122 | 9:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 10:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 12 | 9:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 10:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 124 | 10:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 10:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 942 | 10:09 Okayama Station | 1h16 | 11:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 742 | 10:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 10:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 14 | 10:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 11:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 126 | 10:29 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 11:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 602 | 10:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 11:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 706 | 10:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 11:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 90 | 10:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 11:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 128 | 10:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 11:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 130 | 10:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 11:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 16 | 10:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 11:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 132 | 11:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 11:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 744 | 11:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 11:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 18 | 11:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 12:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 788 | 11:28 Okayama Station | 0h57 | 12:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 604 | 11:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 12:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 708 | 11:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 12:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 92 | 11:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 12:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 136 | 11:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 12:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 20 | 11:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 12:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 140 | 12:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 12:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 746 | 12:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 12:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 22 | 12:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 13:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 748 | 12:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 13:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 710 | 12:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 13:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 94 | 12:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 13:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 144 | 12:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 13:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 146 | 12:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 13:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 24 | 12:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 13:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 148 | 13:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 13:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 750 | 13:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 13:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 26 | 13:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 14:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 606 | 13:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 14:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 712 | 13:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 14:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 96 | 13:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 14:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 154 | 13:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 14:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 28 | 13:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 14:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 156 | 14:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 14:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 752 | 14:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 14:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 30 | 14:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 15:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 790 | 14:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 15:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 714 | 14:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 15:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 98 | 14:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 15:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 160 | 14:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 15:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 162 | 14:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 15:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 32 | 14:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 15:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 166 | 15:10 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 15:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 754 | 15:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 15:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 34 | 15:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 16:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 168 | 15:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 16:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 716 | 15:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 16:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 100 | 15:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 16:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 172 | 15:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 16:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 36 | 15:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 16:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 176 | 16:07 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 16:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 954 | 16:10 Okayama Station | 1h15 | 17:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 756 | 16:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 16:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 38 | 16:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 17:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 178 | 16:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 17:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 794 | 16:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 17:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 718 | 16:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 17:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 40 | 16:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 17:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 180 | 16:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 17:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 102 | 16:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 17:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 42 | 16:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 17:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 182 | 17:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 17:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 956 | 17:10 Okayama Station | 1h15 | 18:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 758 | 17:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 17:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 44 | 17:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 18:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 184 | 17:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 18:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 760 | 17:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 18:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 720 | 17:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 18:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 46 | 17:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 18:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 186 | 17:46 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 18:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 104 | 17:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 18:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 48 | 17:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 18:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 188 | 18:05 Okayama Station | 0h50 | 18:55 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 958 | 18:10 Okayama Station | 1h15 | 19:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 762 | 18:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 18:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 50 | 18:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 19:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 190 | 18:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 19:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 764 | 18:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 19:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 722 | 18:36 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 19:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 52 | 18:40 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 19:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 194 | 18:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 19:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 54 | 18:58 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 19:43 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 960 | 19:10 Okayama Station | 1h15 | 20:25 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 766 | 19:14 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 19:59 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 56 | 19:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 20:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 198 | 19:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 20:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 768 | 19:33 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 20:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 58 | 19:42 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 20:31 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 200 | 19:52 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 20:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 60 | 20:01 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 20:46 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 608 | 20:05 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 20:50 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 962 | 20:08 Okayama Station | 1h10 | 21:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 202 | 20:13 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 20:58 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 62 | 20:20 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 21:04 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 204 | 20:28 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 21:13 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 770 | 20:32 Okayama Station | 0h54 | 21:26 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 64 | 20:37 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 21:21 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 610 | 20:53 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 21:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 106 | 21:13 Okayama Station | 0h45 | 21:58 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 966 | 21:17 Okayama Station | 1h03 | 22:20 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 612 | 21:30 Okayama Station | 0h46 | 22:16 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Nozomi 108 | 21:44 Okayama Station | 0h44 | 22:28 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sakura 772 | 22:05 Okayama Station | 0h48 | 22:53 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Kodama 970 | 22:18 Okayama Station | 1h00 | 23:18 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Hikari 682 | 22:41 Okayama Station | 0h51 | 23:32 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Mizuho 614 | 22:48 Okayama Station | 0h49 | 23:37 Shin-Osaka Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Okayama to Osaka
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Trains from Okayama to Osaka run on average 152 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
There are 152 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:36, the last at 23:51. The fastest train covers the 143 km distance in 46m.
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.
Price information
Distance 143 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 152 |
Direct trains 152 |
Fastest train 46m |
First train 0:36 |
Last train 23:51 |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
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.
Price information
Train companies: JR West from Okayama to Osaka trainsJR West trains will get you between Okayama and Osaka from £28. 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
46m
Cheapest Price
£31
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.
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 Okayama to Osaka train route
The Okayama to Osaka train route is one of the most convenient connections along Japan's celebrated Sanyo Shinkansen and Tokaido Shinkansen corridor, linking two of western Japan's most important cities with speed and ease. Okayama Station (located at 1-1 Ekimotomachi, Kita-ku, Okayama City, Okayama Prefecture 700-0024) sits at a strategic crossroads of the Shinkansen network, while Osaka Station (3-1-1 Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 530-0001) places you right in the heart of one of Japan's most vibrant urban centers.
The route is well served by Shinkansen bullet train services, making the okayama to osaka by train journey remarkably quick and comfortable. The Nozomi, Hikari, and Kodama Shinkansen all operate along this corridor, stopping at Shin-Osaka Station, the main Shinkansen terminus for the Osaka area, just a short hop from Osaka Station itself via the JR Kyoto Line or Osaka Metro.
Beyond speed, one of the great advantages of this route is its position within Japan's broader rail network. Okayama serves as a gateway to destinations such as Hiroshima to the west and Kurashiki just nearby, while Osaka connects you instantly to Kyoto, Kobe, and Nara. Whether you are traveling for a quick day trip or as part of a longer Japan itinerary, the shinkansen from okayama to osaka is one of the most reliable and enjoyable ways to move between these two cities.
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.
Okayama to Osaka by train: what to expect on board
Traveling on the okayama to osaka bullet train is a smooth, fuss-free experience typical of Japan's Shinkansen network. Shinkansen platforms at Okayama Station are clearly marked in English and located within the main station building, making boarding straightforward even for first-time visitors to Japan.
Seating options
- Ordinary Car (standard class), comfortable reclining seats with adequate legroom for the relatively short journey. More than sufficient for most travelers.
- Green Car (first class), wider seats, additional legroom, and a noticeably quieter carriage. A worthwhile upgrade if you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere or are traveling with extra luggage.
- Gran Class, available on select services, offering premium seat configurations and attentive on-board service for those seeking the full Shinkansen luxury experience.
Best seats for the view
The landscape between Okayama and Osaka is a compelling mix of coastal scenery, mountain backdrops, and urban sprawl. For the best views:
- Sit on the left-hand side of the train (A window seats) when traveling from Okayama toward Osaka to catch glimpses of the Seto Inland Sea and its island-dotted horizon as you depart Okayama.
- On clear days, the scenery around Himeji is particularly striking, look out for Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which appears briefly on the right-hand side of the train (E window seats) as you pass through.
On-board tips
The Shinkansen prides itself on punctuality, cleanliness, and quiet. Conversations are kept low, phone calls are discouraged in the carriages, and the overall atmosphere is calm and orderly, a sharp contrast to busier commuter lines. A trolley service passes through selling drinks and light snacks, but picking up an ekiben (station bento box) or snacks from one of Okayama Station's well-stocked shops before boarding is the more enjoyable option and a deeply Japanese travel ritual worth embracing.
Best time of year to travel
- Spring (late March to early May): Cherry blossom season transforms both Okayama's Korakuen Garden and Osaka's Osaka Castle Park into spectacular destinations. This is peak travel season, so booking train seats in advance is strongly advised.
- Autumn (mid-October to late November): Autumn foliage season brings warm colors to the region. Okayama's castle grounds and Osaka's Minoo Park are particularly beautiful. Expect busy trains on weekends.
- Winter (December to February): Fewer tourists, less crowding on trains, and crisp, clear days that make city sightseeing very pleasant. A great time to explore Osaka's renowned food scene without the usual queues.
- Summer (July to August): Hot and humid, but Osaka's summer festivals, including the famous Tenjin Matsuri in late July, draw large crowds. The Obon period in mid-August sees trains at their busiest across all routes in Japan.
Getting to Osaka and beyond
Shin-Osaka Station, where most Shinkansen services arrive from Okayama, is seamlessly connected to the broader Osaka transport network, making onward travel across the city and the wider Kansai region effortless.
From Shin-Osaka to Osaka Station
Shin-Osaka Station is linked to Osaka Station (in the Umeda district) via the JR Kyoto Line, with trains running frequently and taking just a few minutes. The Osaka Metro Midosuji Line also connects the two stations and provides access to destinations throughout the city, including Namba, Shinsaibashi, and Tennoji.
Within Osaka
Osaka's public transport system is one of the most comprehensive in Japan. The Osaka Metro network covers the entire city efficiently, while JR lines and private railways such as the Hankyu and Nankai lines extend to the suburbs and neighboring cities. A day pass for the Osaka Metro is a practical and cost-effective option for visitors planning to cover multiple areas of the city in a single day.
Day trips and regional connections from Osaka
Osaka's position at the heart of the Kansai region makes it one of Japan's best bases for day trips:
- Kyoto, approximately 15 minutes by Nozomi Shinkansen or around 30 minutes by the affordable Hankyu Railway from Umeda.
- Nara, roughly 45 minutes by the Kintetsu Nara Line from Osaka Namba Station, or around 50 minutes by JR from Osaka Station.
- Kobe, approximately 20 minutes by the JR Kobe Line from Osaka Station, making it one of the easiest half-day trips in the region.
- Hiroshima, around 1 hour and 30 minutes by Nozomi Shinkansen from Shin-Osaka (JR Pass holders should look for Hikari or Sakura services on this leg).
Your JR Pass remains valid across the Shinkansen network and many JR local lines in the Kansai region, making Osaka an excellent hub for exploring western Japan.
What to expect when you arrive in Osaka
Whether your Shinkansen arrives at Shin-Osaka Station or you connect onward to Osaka Station in Umeda, arriving in Osaka is an energetic and welcoming experience. Shin-Osaka Station is a large and well-organized hub with clear English signage throughout, making navigation easy from the moment you step off the train.
Practical information at the station
- Tourist information: A tourist information desk is available at Shin-Osaka Station, offering maps, transport guidance, and attraction recommendations in multiple languages. The Osaka Visitor Information Center at Osaka Station (Umeda) is also an excellent resource for planning your stay.
- Luggage storage: Coin lockers in a variety of sizes are available at both Shin-Osaka and Osaka stations. For bulkier luggage, takuhaibin (luggage forwarding) services allow you to send bags directly to your hotel or onward destination, a practical choice if you want to explore the city hands-free on arrival.
- Currency and connectivity: Japan Post and 7-Eleven ATMs at both stations reliably accept international cards. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the station buildings, and IC cards such as ICOCA, purchasable at ticket machines at Shin-Osaka, can be used across virtually all public transport in the Kansai region.
Arriving in Osaka for the first time
Osaka has a well-earned reputation as Japan's most food-obsessed city, and the area around Dotonbori in Namba is the most famous starting point for culinary exploration. The city is also home to Osaka Castle, the vibrant shopping streets of Shinsaibashi, and the atmospheric neighborhoods of Shinsekai and Tennoji.
Unlike Kyoto's temple-heavy itinerary or Tokyo's sprawling scale, Osaka rewards spontaneous wandering. The locals, famously outgoing and proud of their city, are generally happy to help visitors find their bearings. If you arrive in the evening, the neon-lit canal area of Dotonbori is an unmissable first impression of one of Asia's most dynamic cities.
FAQs: Okayama to Osaka train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Okayama 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 Okayama to Osaka can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £28, while the average price tends to be around £30.
The train journey from Okayama to Osaka covers a distance of 143 km and takes approximately 46m. Trains run 152 per day.
The train distance from Okayama to Osaka is 143 km.
The first train from Okayama to Osaka leaves at 0:36.
The last train from Okayama to Osaka departs at 23:51.
Trains from Okayama to Osaka run approximately 152 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Okayama to Osaka.
Yes, there is a direct train between Okayama and Osaka. The service operates 152 times per day, provided by JR West.
To get from Okayama to Osaka, you can choose from several travel options including train and ferry.
There is no night train service from Okayama to Osaka.
The train station in Okayama that goes to Osaka is Okayama Station, and it arrives at Shin-Osaka Station.
The cheapest way to get from Okayama to Osaka is by train, costing approximately £28.
Booking trains from Okayama 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 Okayama to Osaka.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Okayama and Osaka
Most Okayama to Osaka trains use the Okayama Station to Shin-Osaka Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Okayama and Osaka train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Departure train stations in Okayama
Arrival train stations in Osaka
Okayama Station1-1 Ekimotomachi, Kita Ward, Okayama, 700-0024, Japan
Okayama Station train station facilities and services
Okayama Station has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Okayama Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Osaka station do trains from Okayama arrive at?
Trains from Okayama to Osaka arrive at Shin-Osaka Station. Shin-Osaka Station is 4 km from Osaka city centre.
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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