Shin-Osaka → Nagoya
| Method | Duration | Cost | Transfers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train Tokaido Shinkansen Speed | 50 min | ¥6,680 | 0 | Tokaido Shinkansen "Nozomi" or "Hikari" from Shin-Osaka, roughly every 10 minutes, no transfer. Total fare shown is for a reserved seat on the Tokaido Shinkansen in the regular season (base fare + limited express charge). Off-peak dates are about ¥200 cheaper and peak dates about ¥200 more (up to +¥400 in the busiest periods). All Nozomi seats can be reserved; non-reserved cars are slightly cheaper. |
| Train Kintetsu Limited Express Budget | 130 min | ¥4,540 | 0 | Kintetsu Limited Express (fare ¥2,410 + limited express charge ¥1,930; the premium "Hinotori" adds about ¥520). Departs from Osaka-Namba, not Shin-Osaka — transfer via the Midosuji subway or Osaka Loop Line to reach Namba (about 10–15 minutes). About 2h10, no transfer, one to two trains per hour. The all-JR alternative on conventional lines runs via Maibara (about 3 hours, ¥3,410, one to two transfers) and is slower for a small saving. |
| Bus Budget | 180 min | ¥3,100 | 0 | Highway buses (Osaka Station / Namba (OCAT) to Nagoya Station / Meitetsu Bus Center). Dynamic fare roughly ¥2,000–¥4,500. Journey time about 3 hours. Fare matches the JR Bus Meishin Highway Bus "Chotokkyu" direct service (Osaka JR Highway Bus Terminal to Nagoya Station, no transfer), which runs this exact duration. |
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