Osaka to Sano by train
Sano lies 411 km (255 mi) north-east of Osaka, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 15 min at the speeds typical of Japan rail, over roughly 502 km (312 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Osaka | Sano | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan |
| Population | 2.8 million | 117,669 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) | UTC+9 (Asia/Tokyo) |
| Stations on record | Kyōbashi Station, Ōsaka Abenobashi Station, Ōsaka Namba Station | Sano Station, Kuzū Station, Sanoshi Station |
| Postal codes | 017-0292–981-1596 | 019-1237–933-0826 |
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Common questions
How far is Sano from Osaka?
411 km (255 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Osaka; by road roughly 502 km (312 mi).
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Sano by train?
About 2 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Osaka and Sano?
No, both are on Asia/Tokyo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.