Tokyo to Osaka train with JR Central

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tokyo to Osaka is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tokyo to Osaka will cost around $158 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $158.

Of the 178 trains that leave Tokyo for Osaka every day 178 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 402 km distance in an average of 2 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .

The slowest trains will take 2 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.