Getting there
From Tokyo to Nagoya
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By train
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From Tokyo, you can take the JR Tokaido Shinkansen to Nagoya. The Nozomi train takes about 1 hour and 40 minutes, Hikari takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes, and Kodama takes around 3 hours. A one-way ticket costs 10,560 yen for a non-reserved seat and about 11,000 yen for a reserved seat. The Japan Rail Pass covers Hikari and Kodama trains, but you’ll need to pay extra to use the faster Nozomi.
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By bus
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From Tokyo, you can take a daytime or overnight bus to Nagoya with companies like Willer Express. The trip takes 5 to 6 hours and costs between 2,000 and 5,500 yen, depending on the date and bus type.
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From Osaka to Nagoya
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By train
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From Osaka, you can reach Nagoya by shinkansen in 50–70 minutes (¥6,000–6,500) or by Kintetsu train in 2–3.5 hours (¥2,860–5,000), with the Japan Rail Pass valid on Hikari and Kodama shinkansen only.
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By bus
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From Osaka, you can take a highway bus to Nagoya in about 3 hours. Regular tickets cost around 3,000 yen, but discount companies like Willer Express offer fares from 1,500 yen.
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From Kyoto to Nagoya
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By train
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From Kyoto, you can reach Nagoya by shinkansen in 30–40 minutes (¥5,500) or by local JR trains with one transfer in about 2 hours and 15 minutes (¥2,640), with the Japan Rail Pass valid on both options except Nozomi.
From Nara to Nagoya
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By train
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From Nara, you can travel to Nagoya by train in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. The journey involves taking a train from Nara to Kyoto, then transferring to a Shinkansen (bullet train) to Nagoya. The total cost is around ¥5,940, and this route is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
From Kanazawa to Nagoya
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By train
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From Kanazawa, take the Hokuriku Shinkansen to Tsuruga, then transfer to the JR Shirasagi limited express to Nagoya. The trip takes just under 3 hours, costs around 9,000 yen, and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Seat reservations are required on the Shirasagi train.
From Kanazawa to Nagoya
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By bus
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From Kanazawa, you can take a highway bus to Nagoya in about 3.5 hours. Tickets cost between 5,000 and 6,000 yen, depending on the day. Buses run every 1 to 2 hours and are operated by Hokutetsu, Meitetsu Bus, and JR.
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From Takayama to Nagoya
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By train
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From Takayama, you can take the JR Hida limited express train to Nagoya. It runs every hour, takes about 2.5 hours, costs around 6,000 yen, and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.
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By bus
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From Takayama, you can take a direct bus to Nagoya with JR, Meitetsu, or Nohi Bus. The trip takes just over 2.5 hours and costs 3,600 yen one way. A round-trip ticket is 6,000 yen, but you must return within four days.
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From Ise Shima to Nagoya
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By train
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From Ise Shima, you can reach Nagoya by Kintetsu trains in 80–100 minutes (¥1,740–3,080) or by JR Mie rapid train in 90 minutes (¥2,040 + ¥520 extra for Japan Rail Pass users).
From Nagano to Nagoya
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By train
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From Nagano, you can take the JR Shinano limited express to Nagoya. The trip takes about 3 hours, costs around 7,000 yen, and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass. Trains run about once an hour.