Travel from Kumamoto to Shin-Osaka in about 3 hours on the fastest through services.
Kyushu and Sanyo Shinkansen services connect Kumamoto with Shin-Osaka. The Shinkansen arrives at Shin-Osaka rather than Osaka Station.
Mizuho is fastest; Sakura makes more stops and can have different pass conditions. Verify whether the result is direct.
Timetables, stopping patterns and seats vary by date. Search your exact travel day to compare departures and total journey time.
Board at Kumamoto Station. From Shin-Osaka, use JR for Osaka/Umeda or the Midosuji subway for Umeda and Namba.
Allow enough time for ticket gates and platform changes, especially with luggage or a separately booked onward train.
Selected services run through to Shin-Osaka. Confirm the itinerary and add the local transfer to your final Osaka district.
A Shinkansen ticket combines the base fare with a limited-express charge. The final total depends on the train, date, reservation status and seat class.
Fares and inventory can change, so use live search results to confirm the total before payment.
Reserve for weekends, holidays, busy seasons, groups or a specific departure. Earlier booking improves the chance of adjacent seats.
Baggage over 160 cm in combined dimensions requires an eligible seat with access to the oversized-baggage area on applicable routes.
Mizuho and Sakura trains provide direct service without transfers.
These are the seat classes offered on this route. Choose the actual fare and availability after searching your travel date.
Budget-conscious travelers
Comfort seekers and travelers
Images are illustrative. Seat layout, power outlets, luggage space, and other facilities can vary by train.
Search Kumamoto to Osaka trainsA typical journey is About 3h by Mizuho. Exact time depends on the service and stopping pattern.
Board at Kumamoto Station. From Shin-Osaka, use JR for Osaka/Umeda or the Midosuji subway for Umeda and Namba.
Mizuho is fastest; Sakura makes more stops and can have different pass conditions. Verify whether the result is direct.
Selected services run through to Shin-Osaka. Confirm the itinerary and add the local transfer to your final Osaka district.
The total varies by train, seat class, reservation type, travel date and seasonal pricing. Search your exact date for the current total.
Baggage over 160 cm in combined dimensions requires an eligible seat with access to the oversized-baggage area on applicable routes.
