Kyoto to Osaka – Book your train tickets

	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Itinerary	Price

HARUKA 9 HARUKA 9 0h 29m	07:49 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	08:18 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 29m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 11 HARUKA 11 0h 29m	08:20 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	08:49 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 29m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 3 HARUKA 3 0h 30m	06:21 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	06:51 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 30m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 15 HARUKA 15 0h 32m	09:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	10:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 17 HARUKA 17 0h 32m	10:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	10:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 19 HARUKA 19 0h 32m	10:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	11:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 21 HARUKA 21 0h 32m	11:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	11:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 23 HARUKA 23 0h 32m	11:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	12:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 25 HARUKA 25 0h 32m	12:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	12:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 27 HARUKA 27 0h 32m	12:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	13:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 29 HARUKA 29 0h 32m	13:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	13:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 31 HARUKA 31 0h 32m	13:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	14:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 33 HARUKA 33 0h 32m	14:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	14:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 35 HARUKA 35 0h 32m	14:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	15:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 37 HARUKA 37 0h 32m	15:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	15:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 39 HARUKA 39 0h 32m	15:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	16:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 41 HARUKA 41 0h 32m	16:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	16:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 43 HARUKA 43 0h 32m	16:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	17:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 45 HARUKA 45 0h 32m	17:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	17:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 47 HARUKA 47 0h 32m	17:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	18:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 49 HARUKA 49 0h 32m	18:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	18:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 51 HARUKA 51 0h 32m	18:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	19:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 53 HARUKA 53 0h 32m	19:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	19:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 55 HARUKA 55 0h 32m	19:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	20:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 57 HARUKA 57 0h 32m	20:00 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	20:32 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 59 HARUKA 59 0h 32m	20:30 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	21:02 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 32m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 13 HARUKA 13 0h 33m	08:45 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	09:18 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 33m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 5 HARUKA 5 0h 35m	06:44 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	07:19 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 35m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 1 HARUKA 1 0h 36m	05:45 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	06:21 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 36m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800


HARUKA 7 HARUKA 7 0h 36m	07:13 Sa, 04/05 KYOTO Kyoto	07:49 Sa, 04/05 OSAKA Osaka	0h 36m	KYOTO Kyoto OSAKA Osaka	¥ 2,800

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How to get from Kyoto to Osaka

The easiest way to travel from Kyoto to Osaka is by train.

How far is Kyoto from Osaka?

The travel distance between Kyoto and Osaka is 50 km. The best option to travel from Kyoto to Osaka is taking a train.

How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Osaka?

It takes 15 to 30 minutes to get from Kyoto to Osaka by train.

What types of trains operate the route Kyoto to Osaka?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Kyoto to Osaka.

JR operates the Tokaido Shinkansen high-speed train between Tokyo and Osaka stopping in Kyoto.

There are three types of services on the Tokaido Shinkansen: Nozomi is the fast service stopping only at key stations, Hikari is the semi-fast service stopping at the major stations and Kodama is the local service stopping at all stations.

Shinkansen trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Shinkansen trains offer three passengers classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.

Travellers with Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars. Travellers with Non-reserved Seat tickets are allowed to take any seat available in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved.

Additionally, JR West operates many types of services on Limited Express between Kyoto and Osaka.

- Haruka Express runs between Kyoto and Kansai Airport stopping in Osaka.

Limited Express trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Limited Express trains offer three passenger classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.

Travellers with Discount ticket and JR West Kansai Area Pass can travel in Non-reserved Seat or receive the tickets for Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Reserved Seat (Green Car) from the ticket vending machine before boarding.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.

Where does the train from Kyoto to Osaka depart?

Trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen line and Limited Express trains depart from Kyoto Station located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where does the train from Kyoto to Osaka arrive?

Trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen line arrive at Shin-Osaka Station located in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka.

Limited Express trains arrive at Osaka Station and Kansai Airport Station in Osaka.

Where to travel next from Osaka?

From Osaka, you can go by train to Kyoto, Nara, Kobe and Himeji on Express and Rapid trains, or go to Tokyo and Nagoya on the Tokaido Shinkansen, or go to Hiroshima and Fukuoka on the Sanyo Shinkansen, or fly to Sapporo, Sendai, Niigata, Fukuoka and Naha in Okinawa.

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