Shin-Osaka Station
新大阪駅Station
Shin-Osaka is the hub for Kansai riders heading west to Onomichi or north to Lake Biwa and Hokuriku. Lifts reach every platform, which makes it a straightforward station to cross with a bike bag.
Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinkansen platformsJR West, JR Central | – | – | Platforms 20 to 22 serve the Sanyo Shinkansen toward Okayama and Hakata. Platforms 23 to 26 serve trains toward Nagoya and Tokyo, and 27 serves the Tokaido Shinkansen alone. |
| Conventional platformsJR West | – | – | The Thunderbird to Fukui, Kanazawa and Toyama leaves from platform 4. The Haruka to Kansai Airport leaves from platform 3. |
JR West's barrier-free listing shows lifts on the step-free route to every Shinkansen platform from the central entrance. Westbound Sanyo trains use platforms 20 to 22, and trains toward Nagoya and Tokyo use 23 to 27. The conventional side has its own lifts from the East Gate to platforms 1 to 10.
The Thunderbird for Kanazawa leaves from platform 4. For Lake Biwa, Hikari trains reached Maibara in 33 to 34 minutes in the 2026 timetable.
Worth knowing
- Book a seat with an oversized-baggage area for any bag over 160 cm before you reach the station.
Quick answers about Shin-Osaka Stationよくある質問
Can you take a bike on Shin-Osaka Station?
Yes. Shin-Osaka Station carries bikes in a bike bag (rinko bag). Book a seat with an oversized-baggage area for anything from 160 cm.
Can you bring a ski or snowboard bag on Shin-Osaka Station?
Yes. Shin-Osaka Station carries ski and snowboard bags up to 250 cm, length, width and height added.
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