Osaka to Takayama by Shinkansen: time, price and last train

The fastest way from Osaka to Takayama is the Nozomi + Limited Express Hida: 3 h 28 min from Osaka Station to Takayama Station at the fastest, for 12,380 yen with a reserved seat. The first train leaves Osaka Station at 06:27 and the last at 19:02.

Updated October 3, 2026

208 minfastest train (Nozomi 240)

12,380 yenreserved seat, one way

2 changesShinkansen

Ways from Osaka to Takayama

Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Osaka to Takayama: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Nozomi + Limited Express HidaOsaka → Takayama	3 h 28 min	12,380 yen	11,110 yen	—	06:27 / 19:02

Nozomi + Limited Express Hida

Fastest: 208 min
Reserved seat: 12,380 yen
First train: 06:27
Last train: 19:02

From: Osaka Station
To: Takayama Station
Fastest: 3 h 28 min (Nozomi 240, 07:30 → 10:58)
A midday train: 10:32 → 14:14, 3 h 42 min (Nozomi 12)
Reserved seat: 12,380 yen = basic fare 6,380 yen + limited express charge 6,000 yen
Non-reserved seat: 11,110 yen
First train: 06:27 → 10:16 (Nozomi 310)
Last train: 19:02 → 22:49 (Nozomi 190)

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

Takayama to Osaka

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:45 → 11:13 (Hida 2)
Last train: 18:48 → 23:17 (Hida 20)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Osaka to Takayama?

3 h 28 min at the fastest by the Nozomi + Limited Express Hida. The train leaving Osaka Station at 10:32 takes 3 h 42 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Osaka to Takayama?

12,380 yen with a reserved seat and 11,110 yen in a non-reserved car, for one adult one way. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and the limited express charge.

What time is the last train from Osaka to Takayama?

The last train leaves Osaka Station at 19:02 and reaches Takayama Station at 22:49 (Nozomi 190). The first leaves at 06:27.