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Nagoya to Osaka by Shinkansen

The Nagoya to Osaka Shinkansen is a quick 50 minute run down the Tokaido line to Shin Osaka. Reserve from Australia, pay in AUD, and board with a QR code.

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Fastest

50 min (Nozomi)

Typical

1h (Hikari)

Transfers

Direct, no transfers

Distance

about 190 km

Daily services

300+ trains a day

JR Pass

Hikari and Kodama covered; Nozomi needs a supplement

Nagoya to Osaka ticket prices

One-way fares by seat class. Return simply doubles the fare.

Seat class	Price (AUD)	Good to know
Non-reserved, Ordinary Car	from AUD 55	Cheapest, any open non reserved seat
Reserved, Ordinary Car	from AUD 59	Guaranteed seat, best in peak season
Reserved, Green Car	from AUD 87	Business class 2 by 2 seating

Fares are indicative from prices and vary by date, train and season. The live fare is shown when you search. As a guide, an Ordinary reserved seat is around ¥6,680.

Which train: Nozomi, Hikari or Kodama?

All three run the Nagoya–Osaka route direct — they differ in how many stations they skip.

Train	Journey time	Stops	Japan Rail Pass
Nozomi	50 min	Fewest stops, the fastest service	Supplement required
Hikari	1h 00m	A couple of extra stops	Covered by JR Pass
Kodama	1h 30m	Stops at every station	Covered by JR Pass

Timetable & departures

A sample of daily Nagoya → Osaka departures.

Depart Nagoya	Arrive Osaka	Train	Duration
06:34	07:24	Nozomi	50 min
08:10	09:00	Nozomi	50 min
10:20	11:20	Hikari	1h 00m
13:10	14:00	Nozomi	50 min
18:10	19:00	Nozomi	50 min

Indicative departures. Nozomi trains run roughly every 10 minutes through the day. Search your date for live times.

Tips for the journey

Arrive at Shin Osaka

Trains arrive at Shin Osaka, a few minutes from central Osaka around Umeda and Namba on the Midosuji subway.

Very short, rarely worth reserving

At under an hour you can usually just walk onto a non reserved car unless it is a peak holiday.

Take the Hikari with a pass

The Hikari is covered by the Japan Rail Pass and only ten minutes slower than the Nozomi.

Luggage

Two bags per person up to 30 kg go on the racks; oversized bags need a reserved oversized baggage space.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Nagoya to Osaka bullet train?

From about AUD 55 one way for a non reserved seat, with reserved from around AUD 59 and Green Car from about AUD 87.

How long does it take?

About 50 minutes on the fastest Nozomi, an hour on the Hikari and around 90 minutes on the Kodama.

Is it covered by the Japan Rail Pass?

Yes for the Hikari and Kodama. The Nozomi needs a supplement.

Which station do I arrive at in Osaka?

Trains arrive at Shin Osaka, a short subway or local train ride from central Osaka around Umeda and Namba.

Do I need to reserve a seat?

For such a short trip you can usually ride a non reserved car, though reserving is worthwhile in peak periods.

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