How to travel from Nagoya to Osaka, Japan

The distance between Nagoya and Osaka is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 58min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nagoya to Osaka by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Shin-Osaka.

  • Duration58min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥7,805($57)

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Bus

Take the bus to Umeda.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥3,285($24)
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Willer Express

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Drive

Drive to Osaka.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance182km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nagoya and Osaka

There are several options for getting from Nagoya to Osaka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥3,150 ($23) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 58min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥7,805 ($57).

The distance between Nagoya and Osaka is around 178km (111 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)

It takes around 58min to get from Nagoya and Osaka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nagoya to Osaka is to take the train which takes around 58min and will set you back approx ¥7,805 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Nagoya and Osaka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥3,150 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nagoya and Osaka. It typically takes around 58min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nagoya and Osaka with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 10m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen, Kintetsu Railways and Kintetsu Limited Express run train services between Nagoya and Osaka. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 58min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nagoya and Osaka. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nagoya and Osaka with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.

Willer Express run regular bus services between Nagoya and Osaka. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nagoya to Osaka. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Osaka. instead which will take 58min.

The closest major airport to Osaka is Itami Airport (ITM) (ITM) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Osaka. Kobe Airport (UKB) (UKB) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Nagoya and Osaka. The distance is around 182km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nagoya to Osaka is to take the train which takes, on average, 58min and will usually cost around ¥7,805 ($57).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nagoya and Osaka

Transport options from Nagoya to Osaka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
58min
¥7,805($57)
every 15 mins178km (111 miles)
Train to Osaka-Namba2h 10m
¥3,150($23)
every 2 hours187km (116 miles)
Bus
3hrs
¥3,285($24)
every 20 mins180km (112 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
¥2,740($20)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Osaka

The following major airports near Osaka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

ITM
Itami Airport (ITM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Osaka
UKB
Kobe Airport (UKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
26km (16 miles) from Osaka
KIX
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Osaka