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

The cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Namba is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4200 and takes 2h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nagoya to Namba is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4200.

Is there a direct bus between Nagoya and Namba?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nagoya Station station and arriving at Namba OCAT. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Nagoya and Namba?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kintetsu-Nagoya and arriving at Osaka-Namba. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Nagoya to Namba?

The distance between Nagoya and Namba is 181 km. The road distance is 168.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nagoya to Namba without a car is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 31m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Nagoya to Namba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nagoya to Namba bus from?

Nagoya to Namba bus services, operated by Willer Express, depart from Nagoya Station.

Where do I catch the Nagoya to Namba train from?

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

Train or bus from Nagoya to Namba?

The best way to get from Nagoya to Namba is to train via Shin-Ōsaka Station which takes 1h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3000 - ¥5000 and takes 3h 35m.

Where does the Nagoya to Namba bus arrive?

Nagoya to Namba bus services, operated by Willer Express, arrive at Namba OCAT station.

Where does the Nagoya to Namba train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nagoya to Namba?

Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya to Namba is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Nagoya to Namba.

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

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Where can I stay near Namba?

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There are 4 ways to get from Nagoya to Namba by train, bus, or car

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Train via Shin-Ōsaka Station
best
1. Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Osakatrain Kodama / ...
1h 31m
Drive 168.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nagoya to Nambacar 168.8 km
2h 16m
¥2,902–4,191
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station to Namba OCATbus
3h 35m
¥3,000–5,000
Train
1. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-Nambatrain Urban Liner / ...
2h 24m
¥4,400–5,500

Nagoya to Namba by bus

14Weekly Buses

3h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 181.4 km
Duration: 1h 31m

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

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nagoya to Shin Osaka every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Nagoya Station to Namba OCAT once daily. Tickets cost ¥1,500–4,900 and the journey takes 3h 35m. JAMJAM LINER also services this route once daily.

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