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How to get fromOsaka to Nagoyaby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Osaka to Nagoya by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train via Kyoto

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    1h 13m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagoya Station Noritakebus bus
    3h 5m
    ¥2,000–5,500

  3. Drive 166.9 km

    1. Drive from Osaka to Nagoyacar car 166.9 km
    2h 15m
    ¥2,806–4,053

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Osaka to Nagoyataxi taxi 166.9 km
    2h 15m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Hinotori / ...
    2h 19m
    ¥4,400–5,500

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  • Distance: 173.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 13m

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

You can take a train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya via Kyōto and Kyoto in around 1h 13m. Alternatively, Willer Express operates a bus from Osaka WBT Umeda to Nagoya Station Noritake hourly. Tickets cost ¥1,500–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 5m. JAMJAM LINER also services this route once daily.

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