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Osaka to Nagoya by Shinkansen

The Osaka to Nagoya Shinkansen is a quick 50 minute run up the Tokaido line from 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

Osaka to Nagoya 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 Osaka–Nagoya 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 Osaka → Nagoya departures.

Depart Osaka	Arrive Nagoya	Train	Duration
06:50	07:40	Nozomi	50 min
08:24	09:14	Nozomi	50 min
10:10	11:10	Hikari	1h 00m
13:24	14:14	Nozomi	50 min
18:24	19:14	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

Board at Shin Osaka

All Tokaido Shinkansen leave from Shin Osaka. Nagoya Station is central and connects to the subway.

Take the Hikari with a pass

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

Gateway to central Japan

Nagoya connects onward to Takayama and the Japan Alps.

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 Osaka to Nagoya 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.

Do I need to reserve a seat?

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

Which station in Osaka?

Trains leave from Shin Osaka, a few minutes from central Osaka on the subway.

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