Trains to Osaka
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists at least twelve railway stations in Osaka: Kyōbashi Station, Ōsaka Abenobashi Station, Ōsaka Namba Station, Shin-Imamiya Station, Ōsaka Uehommachi Station, Jūsō Station, Kami-Shinjō Station, Kitashinchi Station, Awaji Station, Noda Station, JR Namba Station, Mikuni Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Osaka
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osaka to Kyoto | Japan | 43 km (27 mi) | about 14 min |
| Osaka to Akashi | Japan | 45 km (28 mi) | about 15 min |
| Osaka to Ōtsu | Japan | 48 km (30 mi) | about 16 min |
| Osaka to Kusatsu | Japan | 56 km (35 mi) | about 18 min |
| Osaka to Kakogawachō-honmachi | Japan | 62 km (39 mi) | about 20 min |
| Osaka to Himeji | Japan | 74 km (46 mi) | about 24 min |
| Osaka to Hikone | Japan | 92 km (57 mi) | about 30 min |
| Osaka to Tsu | Japan | 93 km (58 mi) | about 31 min |
| Osaka to Suzuka | Japan | 101 km (63 mi) | about 33 min |
| Osaka to Nagahama | Japan | 104 km (64 mi) | about 34 min |
| Osaka to Yokkaichi | Japan | 106 km (66 mi) | about 35 min |
| Osaka to Ise | Japan | 112 km (70 mi) | about 37 min |
| Osaka to Tokyo | Japan | 397 km (246 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Osaka to Yokohama | Japan | 386 km (240 mi) | about 2 h 7 min |
| Osaka to Nagoya | Japan | 139 km (86 mi) | about 46 min |
| Osaka to Sapporo | Japan | 1,059 km (658 mi) | about 5 h 48 min |
| Osaka to Fukuoka | Japan | 483 km (300 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Osaka to Kawasaki | Japan | 394 km (245 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Osaka to Saitama | Japan | 401 km (249 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Osaka to Hiroshima | Japan | 281 km (175 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Osaka have?
Kyōbashi Station, Ōsaka Abenobashi Station, Ōsaka Namba Station, Shin-Imamiya Station, Ōsaka Uehommachi Station, Jūsō Station and others.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.