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Tokyo → Osaka
Tokyo to Osaka
🚄 Shinkansen✈ Flight🌙 Overnight busDistance: Tokaido Shinkansen Tokyo–Shin-Osaka operating distance 552.6 km
From Tokyo to Osaka, the standard choice is the Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi to Shin-Osaka Station, about 2 hr 30 min (shortest 2 hr 21 min). With the JR Pass, the Hikari can be used at no extra charge. You can also choose a Haneda–Itami flight or a JR night bus that saves on accommodation.
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Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi
- Travel time
- Approx. 2 hr 30 min (shortest 2 hr 21 min)
- Fare
- Ordinary car reserved seat ¥14,720 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari
- Travel time
- Approx. 3 hr
- Fare
- Ordinary car reserved seat ¥14,400 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
Flight (Haneda → Itami)
- Travel time
- Approx. 65 min
- Transfers
- None
JR Night Bus (Dream series)
- Travel time
- Approx. 8–9 hr (example: dep. Tokyo Station 22:10 → arr. Osaka Station 6:44)
- Fare
- Seishun Eco Dream (4-across) ¥3,300–¥12,500, Gran Dream (3-across) ¥5,000–¥14,500, Dream Relier ¥11,000–¥19,000 (as of October 2026, varies by travel date)
- Transfers
- None
| Compare your options | Travel time | Fare | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi | Approx. 2 hr 30 min (shortest 2 hr 21 min) | Ordinary car reserved seat ¥14,720 (as of October 2026, regular season) | Not covered by the JR Pass alone. Pass holders can ride by buying a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket (Tokyo/Shinagawa–Shin-Osaka ¥4,960 for adults) |
| Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari | Approx. 3 hr | Ordinary car reserved seat ¥14,400 (as of October 2026, regular season) | Covered by the JR Pass (ordinary car reserved seats at no extra charge) |
| Flight (Haneda → Itami) | Approx. 65 min | — | — |
| JR Night Bus (Dream series) | Approx. 8–9 hr (example: dep. Tokyo Station 22:10 → arr. Osaka Station 6:44) | Seishun Eco Dream (4-across) ¥3,300–¥12,500, Gran Dream (3-across) ¥5,000–¥14,500, Dream Relier ¥11,000–¥19,000 (as of October 2026, varies by travel date) | — |
Fares and times are as of the date shown. Airfares vary by season and booking date. Check the operator’s official website before you travel.
Recommended
Best option for…
Fastest / most convenient
→ Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi
Using the JR Pass
→ Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari
Using airline miles or sale fares
→ Flight (Haneda → Itami)
Save on accommodation with an overnight trip
→ JR Night Bus (Dream series)
How to Ride
How to ride each option
Shinkansen
Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi
- Depart from
- Tokyo Station (also board at Shinagawa)
- Arrive at
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Travel time
- Approx. 2 hr 30 min (shortest 2 hr 21 min)
- Fare
- Ordinary car reserved seat ¥14,720 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Frequency
- Up to 12 trains per hour from Tokyo
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket offices, or smartEX (online)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a seat with an oversized baggage area (¥1,000 fee without a reservation). Not allowed in non-reserved cars
- JR Pass
- Not covered by the JR Pass alone. Pass holders can ride by buying a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket (Tokyo/Shinagawa–Shin-Osaka ¥4,960 for adults)
- Note
- All seats are reserved during peak periods such as New Year, Golden Week and Obon
Shinkansen
Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari
- Depart from
- Tokyo Station (also board at Shinagawa)
- Arrive at
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Travel time
- Approx. 3 hr
- Fare
- Ordinary car reserved seat ¥14,400 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket offices, or smartEX (online)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a seat with an oversized baggage area (¥1,000 fee without a reservation). Not allowed in non-reserved cars
- JR Pass
- Covered by the JR Pass (ordinary car reserved seats at no extra charge)
- Note
- The Kodama takes approx. 4 hr
Flight
Flight (Haneda → Itami)
- Depart from
- Haneda Airport
- Arrive at
- Osaka International Airport (Itami)
- Travel time
- Approx. 65 min
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Airline official websites and apps
- Note
- Fares vary by season and booking timing. Allow extra time to get to the airport and check in
Overnight bus
JR Night Bus (Dream series)
- Depart from
- Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit / Busta Shinjuku
- Arrive at
- Osaka Station JR Highway Bus Terminal
- Travel time
- Approx. 8–9 hr (example: dep. Tokyo Station 22:10 → arr. Osaka Station 6:44)
- Fare
- Seishun Eco Dream (4-across) ¥3,300–¥12,500, Gran Dream (3-across) ¥5,000–¥14,500, Dream Relier ¥11,000–¥19,000 (as of October 2026, varies by travel date)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Kousoku Bus Net (JR Bus booking site) or JR Bus ticket counters
- Note
- Extra and specific-date services are added on Fridays, weekends, holidays and busy days
Tips
Good to know
- ✓The Shinkansen terminates at Shin-Osaka Station, which is a different station from Osaka Station (Umeda)
- ✓For suitcases with total dimensions over 160 cm, reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area
- ✓To ride the Nozomi with the JR Pass, buy a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket at a station after arriving in Japan
Travel Passes
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Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official information from rail, airline, bus and ferry operators. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-08