Nagoya to Osaka

Nagoya to Osaka

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Nagoya to Osaka Schedule

Nagoya to Osaka Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Syoei Bus SY AC Seater 04:20 - 08:40¥ 3,344
Jetstar Japan Economy 07:30 - 15:45¥ 26,478
Shinkansen JR Central Unreserved seat 08:33 - 09:23¥ 6,237
Osaka Bus ZOS5 Express 11:10 - 14:00¥ 2,387
Jetstar Japan Economy 13:55 - 09:10¥ 20,074
Osaka Bus ZOS5 Express 15:00 - 17:50¥ 2,794
Osaka Bus ZOS5 Express 16:15 - 19:05¥ 2,519
Osaka Bus ZOS5 Express 18:10 - 21:00¥ 2,519
Osaka Bus ZOS5 Express 20:15 - 23:05¥ 2,684
Shinki Bus HT2 Express 23:40 - 06:50¥ 3,124

Transportation from Nagoya to Osaka

Facts about the transport from Nagoya to Osaka

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure4:20 AM
Latest Departure10:58 PM
Departures per day64
Distance42 kilometers
Transport CompaniesJapan Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Osaka Bus ZOS5, Shinkansen JR Central, Syoei Bus SY

How to get from Nagoya to Osaka

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 191.67 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.65.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 20 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 19h 30m 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 16.65 if you opt for a Osaka Bus ZOS5 (大阪バス ZOS5) bus and as expensive as USD 191.67 if you buy a Japan Airlines, Jetstar Japan flight 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 ?

  • 51 from Nagoya to Osaka starting from 06:20 Nagoya until 22:58 Nagoya
  • 9 from Nagoya to Osaka starting from 04:20 Nagoya City until 18:10 Nagoya City
  • 4 by flight from Nagoya to Osaka starting from 14:35 Chubu Centrair Airport until 14:35 Chubu Centrair Airport

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

Osaka Bus ZOS5 (大阪バス ZOS5), Syoei Bus SY (昌栄バス)

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 Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 57% took a train
  • 43% opted for a bus