🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Nagoya → Osaka
Nagoya to Osaka
🚄 Shinkansen🚆 Limited express🚌 Highway bus
The fastest way from Nagoya to Osaka is the Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi to Shin-Osaka Station in about 50 min. If you are heading to the Namba area, the Kintetsu Limited Express Hinotori is convenient, with roomy seats and no transfer. For a lower fare, there is also the Meishin Highway Bus to Osaka Station.
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Compare your options
Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi
- Travel time
- About 50 min
- Fare
- smartEX ordinary-car reserved seat ¥6,480 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari / Kodama
- Travel time
- Hikari about 1 hr 5 min / Kodama about 1 hr 10 min
- Fare
- smartEX ordinary-car reserved seat ¥6,270 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
Kintetsu Limited Express Hinotori
- Travel time
- About 2 hr 6 min – 2 hr 23 min (timetable example from the March 14, 2026 revision)
- Fare
- Regular car ¥4,990, Premium car ¥5,690 (fare + limited express surcharge, as of October 2026)
- Transfers
- None
Meishin Highway Bus (Osaka Line)
- Travel time
- About 2 hr 50 min – 3 hr
- Fare
- ¥3,100 for adults (as of October 2026, regular fare). Tokuwari discount fares ¥1,600–2,800
- Transfers
- None
| Compare your options | Travel time | Fare | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi | About 50 min | smartEX ordinary-car reserved seat ¥6,480 (as of October 2026, regular season) | Not covered by the JR Pass alone. Pass holders can ride by buying a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket (Nagoya–Shin-Osaka ¥2,530 for adults) |
| Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari / Kodama | Hikari about 1 hr 5 min / Kodama about 1 hr 10 min | smartEX ordinary-car reserved seat ¥6,270 (as of October 2026, regular season) | Covered by the JR Pass (ordinary-car reserved seats also at no extra charge) |
| Kintetsu Limited Express Hinotori | About 2 hr 6 min – 2 hr 23 min (timetable example from the March 14, 2026 revision) | Regular car ¥4,990, Premium car ¥5,690 (fare + limited express surcharge, as of October 2026) | — |
| Meishin Highway Bus (Osaka Line) | About 2 hr 50 min – 3 hr | ¥3,100 for adults (as of October 2026, regular fare). Tokuwari discount fares ¥1,600–2,800 | — |
Fares and times are as of the date shown. Airfares vary by season and booking date. Check the operator’s official website before you travel.
Recommended
Best option for…
Fastest option
→ Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi
Using a JR Pass
→ Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari / Kodama
No transfer to the Namba area
→ Kintetsu Limited Express Hinotori
Cheapest option
→ Meishin Highway Bus (Osaka Line)
How to Ride
How to ride each option
Shinkansen
Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi
- Depart from
- Nagoya Station
- Arrive at
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Travel time
- About 50 min
- Fare
- smartEX ordinary-car reserved seat ¥6,480 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket office, or smartEX (online)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions (length + width + height) over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a Seat with Oversized Baggage Area (¥1,000 fee without a reservation). Not allowed in non-reserved cars
- JR Pass
- Not covered by the JR Pass alone. Pass holders can ride by buying a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket (Nagoya–Shin-Osaka ¥2,530 for adults)
- Note
- All cars are reserved-seat only during peak periods such as New Year, Golden Week and Obon
Shinkansen
Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari / Kodama
- Depart from
- Nagoya Station
- Arrive at
- Shin-Osaka Station
- Travel time
- Hikari about 1 hr 5 min / Kodama about 1 hr 10 min
- Fare
- smartEX ordinary-car reserved seat ¥6,270 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket office, or smartEX (online)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions (length + width + height) over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a Seat with Oversized Baggage Area (¥1,000 fee without a reservation). Not allowed in non-reserved cars
- JR Pass
- Covered by the JR Pass (ordinary-car reserved seats also at no extra charge)
Limited express
Kintetsu Limited Express Hinotori
- Depart from
- Kintetsu-Nagoya Station
- Arrive at
- Osaka-Namba Station
- Travel time
- About 2 hr 6 min – 2 hr 23 min (timetable example from the March 14, 2026 revision)
- Fare
- Regular car ¥4,990, Premium car ¥5,690 (fare + limited express surcharge, as of October 2026)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Kintetsu limited express ticket counters, or the online ticketless service
- Large luggage
- Lockers for large luggage on board
- Note
- The KINTETSU RAIL PASS (5day / 5day plus) covers the base fare only; limited express tickets are extra
Highway bus
Meishin Highway Bus (Osaka Line)
- Depart from
- Nagoya Station (Shinkansen Exit)
- Arrive at
- JR Expressway Bus Terminal at Osaka Station
- Travel time
- About 2 hr 50 min – 3 hr
- Fare
- ¥3,100 for adults (as of October 2026, regular fare). Tokuwari discount fares ¥1,600–2,800
- Frequency
- 13 daytime services a day
- Transfers
- None
- First / last
- First 6:45 / last 20:10 (daytime services, example as of October 2026)
- Tickets
- Kousoku Bus Net (JR Bus reservation site) or bus ticket counters
- Note
- The overnight Osaka Dream Nagoya (departs 23:30 → arrives 6:00 the next morning) is also available
Tips
Good to know
- ✓Each option arrives at a different station: the Shinkansen at Shin-Osaka Station, Kintetsu at Osaka-Namba Station and the bus at Osaka Station
- ✓If you ride the Shinkansen with a suitcase with total dimensions over 160 cm, reserve a Seat with Oversized Baggage Area
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use on this route
🚄 JR
🚃 Private railwayKINTETSU RAIL PASS
Kansai ・ 1day is valid for 1 day of use, 2day for 2 consecutive days, and 5day and 5day plus for 5 consecutive days (from the first day of use)
From ¥1,900
Tickets you can book in advancePR
PRKlookTokaido Shinkansen Nagoya–Osaka (Shin-Osaka) ticketBook Nozomi, Hikari and Kodama ordinary-car and Green Car seats onlineView on Klook- PRKlookJapan Rail Pass (Nationwide)Unlimited rides on JR lines nationwide. The Hikari and Kodama are available at no extra chargeView on Klook
- PRKlookKINTETSU RAIL PASSUnlimited rides on Kintetsu lines linking Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Nara and Ise-Shima (5day type). Limited express tickets are extraView on Klook
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Map
Airport Access
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Other routes
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Fastest: About 1 hr 25 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Hiroshima 23:54)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
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Fastest: About 45 min (e.g. Nozomi No. 89 departs Shin-Osaka 22:29 → arrives Okayama 23:13)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Travel times, fares and boarding points are based on official information from rail, airline, bus and ferry operators. Fares and timetables can change, so check the official websites before you go.
Last checked: 2026-10-08