Train NOZOMI 253: timetable and ticket prices

Train NOZOMI 253 runs on 6 routes in Japan. The times and fares below are typical values from our saved timetable; pick a travel date and press Check times to see the live fares and availability for that day. Operator: JR.

Train at a glance

Main run10:21 → 12:48Tokyo to Osaka · 2h 27m
Lowest fare1,450 JPY
Routes served6JR

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Routes and times of train NOZOMI 253

Kyoto to Osaka

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 253not every day 12:33 12:48 0h 15m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)1,450 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)3,280 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)4,050 JPYBook

Nagoya to Kyoto

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 253 11:58 12:32 0h 34m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)5,170 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)5,910 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)8,180 JPYBook

Nagoya to Osaka

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 253not every day 11:58 12:48 0h 50m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)5,940 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)6,680 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)8,950 JPYBook

Tokyo to Kyoto

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 253 10:21 12:32 2h 11m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)13,320 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)14,170 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)19,040 JPYBook

Tokyo to Nagoya

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 253 10:21 11:56 1h 35m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)10,560 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)11,100 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)14,760 JPYBook

Tokyo to Osaka

TrainDepartsArrivesDurationFare classes (per adult)
NOZOMI 253not every day 10:21 12:48 2h 27m
  • Non-reserved seat (Shinkansen)13,870 JPYBook
  • Reserved seat (Shinkansen)14,720 JPYBook
  • Green car seat (Shinkansen)19,590 JPYBook

Timetable sampled on 3 upcoming days and updated 2026-10-16 05:05. Ticket prices are per adult. A service fee and payment fees may be added at checkout and vary by payment method. Check live availability for your date.

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Frequently asked questions

What time does train NOZOMI 253 leave?

Tokyo to Osaka: departs 10:21, arrives 12:48, journey 2h 27m (times can differ by day, so check your actual travel date).

Where does train NOZOMI 253 go?

Train NOZOMI 253 runs on these routes: Kyoto to Osaka; Nagoya to Kyoto; Nagoya to Osaka; Tokyo to Kyoto; Tokyo to Nagoya; Tokyo to Osaka.

How much is a ticket on train NOZOMI 253?

Tickets for train NOZOMI 253 start from 1,450 JPY; the price depends on the route and the class. See the fare of each class in the tables above.

How do I book?

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