How to travel from Osaka to Nagoya, Japan

The distance between Osaka and Nagoya is around 178km (111 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 59min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Osaka to Nagoya 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 Nagoya.

  • Duration59min
  • Departsevery 15 mins
  • Typical cost
    ¥6,435($47)

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagoya Sasashima-raibu Station.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥5,475($40)
Operated by

Jam Jam Liner

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Drive

Drive to Nagoya.

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

There are several options for getting from Osaka to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥2,600 ($19) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 59min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥6,435 ($47).

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

It takes around 59min to get from Osaka and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Osaka to Nagoya is to take the train which takes around 59min and will set you back approx ¥6,435 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Osaka and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥2,600 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Osaka and Nagoya. It typically takes around 59min and departs every 15 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Osaka and Nagoya 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 Osaka and Nagoya. Trains depart every 15 mins and will take around 59min, 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 Osaka and Nagoya. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs twice daily.

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

Jam Jam Liner run regular bus services between Osaka and Nagoya. Buses run twice 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 Osaka to Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya. instead which will take 59min.

The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) 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 Osaka and Nagoya. 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 Osaka to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 59min and will usually cost around ¥6,435 ($47).

How do I get from Osaka to Nagoya

Compare travel optionsbetween Osaka and Nagoya

Transport options from Osaka to Nagoya
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
59min
¥6,435($47)
every 15 mins178km (111 miles)
Train to Kintetsunagoya2h 10m
¥2,600($19)
every 2 hours187km (116 miles)
Bus
3hrs
¥5,475($40)
every 3 hours179km (111 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
¥2,740($20)
on demand182km (113 miles)

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Airports near Nagoya

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

NKM
Nagoya Airport (NKM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Nagoya
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Nagoya
FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
125km (78 miles) from Nagoya