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How to travel between Nagoya and Tokyo
By shinkansen
Tokyo and Nagoya are connected with each other by the JR Tokaido Shinkansen. Nozomi trains require about 100 minutes to reach Nagoya from Tokyo. Hikari trains are roughly ten to twenty minutes slower than the Nozomi, while Kodama trains take about three hours.
The regular one way fare from Tokyo to Nagoya is 10,070 yen by non-reserved seat on any train, around 10,600 yen by reserved seat on Kodama or Hikari trains and around 10,800 yen by reserved seat on a Nozomi train. The Japan Rail Pass is valid on Hikari and Kodama trains, but not on Nozomi trains.
With the "Hikari Hayatoku Kippu", you can travel from Tokyo to Nagoya by reserved seat on a Hikari train for only 9,200 yen. You have to purchase the "Hikari Hayatoku Kippu" at least one week in advance of the departure date.
With the "Puratto Kodama Economy Plan", you can travel from Tokyo to Nagoya by reserved seat on a Kodama train for only 7,900 yen and will receive one drink for free. The "Puratto Kodama Economy Plan" has to be purchased at least one day before departure.
Foreign tourists visiting Tokyo as a side trip from Nagoya, should consider JTB's Free Plan Tokyo 2 Days tour package, which consists of a round trip from Nagoya to Tokyo by Kodama shinkansen and a one night stay at a hotel in Tokyo, starting at the amazing cost of only 20,100 yen per person.
By local trains
By local trains, the one way trip from Tokyo to Nagoya takes about six hours and typically involves about three transfers of trains. The regular fare is a relatively expensive 6090 yen, however, with a Seishun 18 Kippu you can do the trip for as little as 2300 yen.
By bus
The one way trip from Tokyo to Nagoya by highway bus takes about five to six hours. There are daytime and overnight buses. The typical one way fares are between 3500 and 6000 yen. Please visit our highway bus page for more details.
Above fees and schedules are subject to change. For the current yen exchange rate, click here.
Orientation
Nagoya and surroundings are served by multiple railway companies and six subway lines. Japan Railways (JR) including the Tokaido Shinkansen (bullet train), Meitetsu Railways, Kintetsu Railways, the Aonami Line and two subway lines converge at Nagoya Station.
A network of bus lines complements the rail network, but it is not easy to use for foreigners. The exception is the Meguru loop bus for tourists, which connects Nagoya Station with several of the city's main tourist attractions.
Nagoya Subway
The most convenient means of getting around Nagoya for foreign visitors are the city's six subway lines. Color coded and thoroughly bilingual, they are easy to navigate, and provide convenient access to most of central Nagoya's attractions.
Meguru Loop Bus
This loop bus line for tourists connects Nagoya Station with many of Nagoya's major sights, including the Toyota Techno Museum, Noritake Garden, Nagoya Castle, the Tokugawa Art Museum and Sakae. Buses operate every 20-30 minutes on weekends and every 60 minutes on weekdays, but they do not operate on Mondays (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday) when the museums are closed. The fare is 200 yen per ride or 500 yen for a day pass for unlimited rides on one calendar day.
JR (Japan Railways)
JR connects Nagoya via the Tokaido Shinkansen with Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka. Other JR lines commencing or passing through Nagoya are the Tokaido Main Line, Chuo Line (to Kiso Valley, Nagano), Kansai Line (in direction of Ise) and Takayama Line (to Takayama). While they are useful for side trips out of Nagoya, the JR lines are not very useful for getting around the city of Nagoya.
Meitetsu (Nagoya Railways)
Meitetsu Railways operates numerous railway lines from Nagoya Station into Nagoya's suburbs and surrounding regions. Meitetsu's main station is located in the basement below JR Nagoya Station and is also known as Meitetsu Nagoya Station. Of interest to foreign travelers are the Inuyama Line (to Inuyama), Toyota Line (to Toyota) and the Airport Line (to Central Japan Airport).
Kintetsu Railways
Kintetsu Railways connects Nagoya Station with Ise and various cities in the Kansai region, including Nara and Osaka.
Linimo (Tobu Kyuryo Line)
The Linimo started service as Japan's first maglev train in March 2005. It operates between Fujigaoka and Yakusa Stations and provided access to the Expo 2005 site.
Special Tickets
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One Day Subway Pass (740 yen)
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Unlimited use of subways on one calendar day. Available at vending machines in subway stations and at ticket counters.
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One Day Bus and Subway Pass (850 yen)
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Unlimited use of subways and city buses (including the Meguru loop bus) on one calendar day. Available at vending machines in subway stations, at ticket counters and from bus drivers.
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Donichi Eco Ticket (600 yen)
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This one-day pass is valid only on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays and on the 8th of every month. It provides unlimited use of subways and city buses (including the Meguru loop bus) on one calendar day. It is available at vending machines in major subway stations, at ticket counters and from bus drivers.
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Yurika Prepaid Card (1000, 2000, 3000 or 5000 yen)
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Yurika prepaid cards can be used on subways and city buses and provide small discounts over single tickets (no discount in case of the 1000 yen card). Available at vending machines in subway stations and at ticket counters. Further discounted daytime prepaid cards, which cannot be used on weekdays before 10:00 and after 16:00, are also available.
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