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The Shinkansen and flights compete closely here, both taking roughly 2.5 to 3 hours. City centre to city centre, the Shinkansen is more convenient. If you start or finish near an airport, flying works well. Highway buses are the cheapest.
Departing Nov 17, 2026 at 10:00
| Main transport | Duration | Fare（per adult） | Transfers | Crowding |
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| ShinkansenTokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen NozomiRecommended | 2 h 57 min | ¥14,780 | 1 transfer | Most seats taken |
| ShinkansenTokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen NozomiFastestLowest CO2 | 2 h 53 min | ¥14,940 | 1 transfer |
Travel times, fares and crowd levels are estimates. This is not a timetable, so please check each operator's official site for actual departure times and fares.
| ShinkansenTokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen Hikari (via Shizuoka, to Okayama) | 3 h 25 min | ¥14,460 | 1 transfer | Most seats taken |
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| FlightNarita – Kansai (flight) | 6 h 10 min | ¥8,460¥5,960–22,460 depending on season | 2 transfers | Most seats taken |
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| Highway busHighway bus Tokyo Sta. – Osaka (day / overnight)CheapestEasiestLeast crowded | 8 h 46 min | ¥6,000¥3,000–12,000 depending on season | No transfers | Seats available |
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