🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Tokyo → Nagoya
Tokyo to Nagoya
🚄 Shinkansen
From Tokyo to Nagoya, the Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi is the fastest at about 1 hr 40 min. With the JR Pass, the Hikari (approx. 2 hr) is convenient as it costs nothing extra.
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Compare your options
Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi
- Travel time
- Approx. 1 hr 40 min
- Fare
- Ordinary car reserved seat ¥11,300 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari
- Travel time
- Approx. 2 hr
- Fare
- Ordinary car reserved seat ¥11,090 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
| Compare your options | Travel time | Fare | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi | Approx. 1 hr 40 min | Ordinary car reserved seat ¥11,300 (as of October 2026, regular season) | Not covered by the JR Pass alone. Pass holders can ride by buying a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket (Tokyo/Shinagawa–Nagoya ¥4,180 for adults) |
| Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari | Approx. 2 hr | Ordinary car reserved seat ¥11,090 (as of October 2026, regular season) | Covered by the JR Pass (ordinary car reserved seats at no extra charge) |
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.
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Best option for…
Fastest option
→ Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi
Using the JR Pass
→ Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari
How to Ride
How to ride each option
Shinkansen
Tokaido Shinkansen Nozomi
- Depart from
- Tokyo Station (also board at Shinagawa)
- Arrive at
- Nagoya Station
- Travel time
- Approx. 1 hr 40 min
- Fare
- Ordinary car reserved seat ¥11,300 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Frequency
- Up to 12 trains per hour from Tokyo
- Transfers
- None
- First / last
- First around 6:00 / Last in the 22:00 hour (example as of October 2026)
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket offices, or smartEX (online)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a seat with an 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 (Tokyo/Shinagawa–Nagoya ¥4,180 for adults)
- Note
- All seats are reserved during peak periods such as New Year, Golden Week and Obon
Shinkansen
Tokaido Shinkansen Hikari
- Depart from
- Tokyo Station (also board at Shinagawa)
- Arrive at
- Nagoya Station
- Travel time
- Approx. 2 hr
- Fare
- Ordinary car reserved seat ¥11,090 (as of October 2026, regular season)
- Transfers
- None
- Tickets
- Station ticket machines or ticket offices, or smartEX (online)
- Large luggage
- Luggage with total dimensions over 160 cm and up to 250 cm requires a reservation for a seat with an 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 at no extra charge)
- Note
- The Kodama takes approx. 2 hr 40 min
Tips
Good to know
- ✓For suitcases with total dimensions over 160 cm, reserve a seat with an oversized baggage area
- ✓To ride the Nozomi with the JR Pass, buy a Nozomi/Mizuho special ticket at a station after arriving in Japan
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use on this route
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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