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Results from Osaka to Tokyo on Tuesday, 15 September 2026
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How to get from Osaka to Tokyo
There are three ways to travel from Osaka to Tokyo: by plane, by train and by bus.
How far is Osaka from Tokyo?
The travel distance between Osaka and Tokyo is 492 km. There are three options to travel from Osaka to Tokyo: taking a flight, a train or a bus.
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Tokyo?
It takes 1-2 hours to get from Osaka to Tokyo by plane, 2-4 hours by train and 9 hours 30 minutes by bus.
How to get from Osaka to Tokyo by plane
What types of airlines operate the route Osaka to Tokyo?
There are four domestic airlines flying the route Osaka to Tokyo, two full-service carriers: Japan Airlines (JL) and All Nippon Airways (NH), and two low-cost carriers: Peach (MM) and Jetstar Japan (GK).
For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Japan.
Where do flights from Osaka to Tokyo depart?
Flights from Osaka to Tokyo depart from Kansai Airport (KIX) and Itami Airport (ITM).
Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.
Where do flights from Osaka to Tokyo arrive?
Flights from Osaka to Tokyo arrive at Narita Airport (NRT) and Haneda Airport (HND).
How to get from Osaka to Tokyo by train
What types of trains operate the route Osaka to Tokyo?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Osaka to Tokyo.
JR operates the Tokaido Shinkansen high-speed train between Osaka and Tokyo.
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 only in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Osaka to Tokyo depart?
Trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line depart from Shin-Osaka Station located in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka.
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 do trains from Osaka to Tokyo arrive?
Trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line arrive at Tokyo Station located in Chiyoda, Tokyo and Shinagawa Station located in Minato, Tokyo.
Why you should book your trains in Japan with Baolau?
You can compare transport options and see the available schedules and fares offered by JR and the private railway companies, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.
Depending on the train selected you will be able to view the available seat map during the reservation process and select your seat, or at least indicate your preference and we will carefully select the best places for you and your travel company.
Baolau sells train tickets for international travellers in Japan, facilitating advance ticket reservations for Shinkansen and Limited Express trains and providing direct customer support. Seats are reserved on the railway operator's system after payment and the electronic ticket is issued within 24 hours, either as a QR-ticket valid for boarding or as a QR pickup code valid to collect the physical ticket at the station.
Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation with your electronic ticket attached by email, ready to keep it on your phone or print it before departure.
How to get from Osaka to Tokyo by bus
What types of buses operate the route Osaka to Tokyo?
There is one bus company running the route Osaka to Tokyo.
Kintetsu Bus operates single-deck coaches with seats for 30-40 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Japan.
Where do buses from Osaka to Tokyo depart?
Most buses from Osaka to Tokyo depart from Osaka City Air Terminal located in Naniwa, Osaka.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Where do buses from Osaka to Tokyo arrive?
Most buses from Osaka to Tokyo arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal located in Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Why you should book your buses in Japan with Baolau?
You can compare buses and see the available departure times and prices aggregated from different bus operators side by side, then you can choose the option that works best for your trip.
Depending on the operator you will be able to view the available seat map during the reservation process and select your seat, or at least indicate your preference and we will carefully select the best places for you and your travel company.
Baolau offers an extensive inventory of bus companies in Japan and integrates trusted and reputable bus operators, guaranteeing the ticket reservation, ensuring a safe journey by road and providing excellent customer support.
Once you select your desired travel option, you can pay using international credit or debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay, Alipay and other available local payment methods. Your booking request will be processed immediately and you will receive your booking confirmation with your electronic ticket attached by email. Most bus operators require that you print the e-ticket in advance and carry the printout to the station in order to board the bus.
Where to travel next from Tokyo
From Tokyo, you can go by train to Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka on the Tokaido Shinkansen, or Kanazawa and Nagano on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, or Nikko, Mount Fuji and Matsumoto on Limited Express, or fly to Sapporo, Kobe, Hiroshima, Fukuoka and Naha in Okinawa.