What is the cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Nagoya?

The cheapest way to get from Ōsaka to Nagoya is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Nagoya?

The fastest way to get from Ōsaka to Nagoya is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct bus between Ōsaka and Nagoya?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Osaka WBT Umeda and arriving at Nagoya Station Noritake station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Ōsaka and Nagoya?

No, there is no direct train from Ōsaka to Nagoya. However, there are services departing from Yodoyabashi and arriving at Nagoya via Shin Osaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Ōsaka to Nagoya?

The distance between Ōsaka and Nagoya is 178 km. The road distance is 166.9 km.

How do I travel from Ōsaka to Nagoya without a car?

The best way to get from Ōsaka to Nagoya without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ōsaka to Nagoya?

It takes approximately 1h 36m to get from Ōsaka to Nagoya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka to Nagoya bus from?

Ōsaka to Nagoya bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Osaka WBT Umeda station.

Where do I catch the Ōsaka to Nagoya train from?

Ōsaka to Nagoya train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin Osaka station.

Train or bus from Ōsaka to Nagoya?

The best way to get from Ōsaka to Nagoya is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 5m.

Where does the Ōsaka to Nagoya bus arrive?

Ōsaka to Nagoya bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Nagoya Station Noritake.

Where does the Ōsaka to Nagoya train arrive?

Ōsaka to Nagoya train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.

Can I drive from Ōsaka to Nagoya?

Yes, the driving distance between Ōsaka to Nagoya is 167 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Ōsaka to Nagoya.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ōsaka to Nagoya?

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Where can I stay near Nagoya?

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Ōsaka to Nagoya - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ōsaka to Nagoya by train, bus, night bus, or car

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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
best
1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain Kodama / ...
1h 36m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagoya Station Noritakebus
3h 5m
¥1,500–5,500
Night bus
1. Take the night bus from Osaka-Namba to Nagoya Minami Sasashima-raibunightbus Jx162
7h
¥3,200–5,233
Drive 166.9 km
1. Drive from Osaka to Nagoyacar 166.9 km
2h 15m
¥2,896–4,183
Train
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain Urban Liner / ...
2h 45m
¥4,600–5,733

Ōsaka to Nagoya by bus

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Distance: 178.1 km
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Ōsaka, Japan and Nagoya, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Shin Osaka to Nagoya every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 9m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagoya Station Noritake every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,500–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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