Nagoya to Osaka

Nagoya to Osaka

Nagoya
Osaka
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Nagoya to Osaka, Bus Express, Osaka Bus ZOS5 (大阪バス ZOS5), Jan 4, 2026
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Nagoya to Osaka Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Gounity Travel
Van 7pax
Any time
+3h
$486.00
Train
Kintetsu Railway
5 Day Pass plus
05:00
07:00
$35.51
Train
Kintetsu Railway
5 Day Pass plus
05:30
07:30
$35.51
Train
Kintetsu Railway
5 Day Pass plus
06:00
08:00
$35.51
Flight
Skymark Airlines
Economy
06:30
20:10
$220.99
Train
Kintetsu Railway
5 Day Pass
07:00
09:10
$28.08
  3.0
Train
Kintetsu Railway
5 Day Pass plus
07:30
09:30
$35.51
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
07:58
08:45
$42.86
Train
Kintetsu Railway
5 Day Pass plus
08:30
10:30
$35.51
Flight
Japan Airlines
Economy
08:50
15:45
$269.33
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
09:17
10:06
$42.86
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
09:35
10:24
$42.86
Train
Kintetsu Railway
5 Day Pass
10:00
12:10
$28.08
  3.0
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
10:17
11:06
$42.86
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
10:35
11:24
$42.86
Train
Kintetsu Railway
5 Day Pass
11:00
13:10
$28.08
  3.0
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
11:17
12:06
$42.86
Bus
Osaka Bus ZOS5
Express
11:35
14:25
$11.19
  4.8
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
11:58
12:48
$42.86
Train
Tokaido Shinkansen
Standard
12:23
13:12
$42.86

How to get from Nagoya to Osaka

Travelling between Nagoya and Osaka is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 726.56 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 14.95.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 19 hours to travel between Nagoya and Osaka depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Nagoya and Osaka. Train will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 18h 40m to reach Osaka.

How much does it cost to get from Nagoya to Osaka?

Travelling between Nagoya and Osaka can be as cheap as USD 14.95 if you opt for a Osaka Bus ZOS5 (大阪バス ZOS5) bus and as expensive as USD 726.56 if you buy a Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Nagoya and Osaka ?

  • 149 from Nagoya to Osaka starting from 05:55 Kintetsu Nagoya Station until 22:58 Nagoya
  • 10 from Nagoya to Osaka starting from 11:35 Nagoya City until 23:30 Nagoya Station West Exit
  • 3 from Nagoya to Osaka starting from 00:00 Nagoya Transfer until 00:00 Nagoya Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Nagoya to Osaka.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Nagoya to Osaka overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Nagoya and Osaka

AT Liner, Osaka Bus ZOS5 (大阪バス ZOS5), Shinki Bus LM (神姫観光株式会社)

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Nagoya and Osaka

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Nagoya to Osaka?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 56% opted for a bus
  • 43% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Nagoya to Osaka

Facts about the transport from Nagoya to Osaka

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure5:55 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day162
Distance42 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAT Liner, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Kintetsu Railway, Osaka Bus ZOS5, Shinkansen JR Central, Shinki Bus LM