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.
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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Take the train to Nagoya.
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Take the bus to Nagoya Sasashima-raibu Station.
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+ 1 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 59min | ¥6,435($47) | every 15 mins | 178km (111 miles) |
Train to Kintetsunagoya | 2h 10m | ¥2,600($19) | every 2 hours | 187km (116 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | ¥5,475($40) | every 3 hours | 179km (111 miles) |
Drive | 1h 55m | ¥2,740($20) | on demand | 182km (113 miles) |
Kintetsu Railways
Kintetsu Limited Express
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Willer Express
The following major airports near Nagoya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.