How to get from Osaka to Nagoya
3 ways, 139 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Trainbest | 1h 3m | ¥6,140–12,870 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 3h 16m | ¥1,950–2,660 estimated |
| Taxi | 3h 16m | ¥49,550–67,250 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 09:041h 4m · directJR のぞみ326号¥7,000–12,870
- 08:06 → 09:101h 4m · directJR のぞみ78号¥7,000–12,870
- 08:07 → 09:101h 3m · 1 changeJR サンダーバード7号¥6,140–11,580
- 08:13 → 09:161h 3m · directJR のぞみ328号¥7,000–12,870
- 08:21 → 09:251h 4m · directJR のぞみ2号¥7,000–12,870
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Osaka to Nagoya?
- The fastest way is by train: about 1h 3m door to door. The straight-line distance is 139 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Osaka to Nagoya?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ¥1,950. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- Is there a direct train from Osaka to Nagoya?
- Yes. Today's timetable shows 4 direct trains, the fastest taking 1h 3m. Fares run ¥6,140–12,870 across classes.
- How far is Nagoya from Osaka by road?
- About 177 km, roughly 3h 16m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ¥1,950–2,660; tolls and parking are extra.