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Average price
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Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
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Buses per day
25
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nagoya to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nagoya to Tokyo will cost around €40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 25 buses that leave Nagoya for Tokyo on Mon, Aug 24, 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 265 km distance in an average of 5 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nagoya to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, and a flight costs an average of €146.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€29 Average price Cheapest | €64 Average price | €171 Average price | €90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nagoya to Tokyo:
A bus is €34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nagoya to Tokyo costing on average €64.
A bus is €142 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nagoya to Tokyo costing on average €171.
Other travel options to Tokyo take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
Tickets start at around €29 compared to roughly €89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €60. The journey takes 6h 0m versus 4h 28m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Willer Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €31 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €37 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €34 |
The table below shows live departures for Nagoya to Tokyo buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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106073 | 10:20 AM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h50 | 4:10 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100702 | 12:15 PM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h30 | 5:45 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100675 | 1:00 PM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h30 | 6:30 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100684 | 3:50 PM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h10 | 10:00 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100671 | 5:00 PM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h50 | 10:50 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100692 | 10:40 PM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h20 | 5:00 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100686 | 10:45 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 8h15 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
100686 | 10:45 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h55 | 5:40 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100695 | 11:00 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 8h00 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
100695 | 11:00 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h20 | 6:20 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100686 | 11:05 PM Nagoya, Sakae [Ai no Hiroba mae] | 6h35 | 5:40 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100686 | 11:05 PM Nagoya, Sakae [Ai no Hiroba mae] | 7h55 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
100683 | 11:10 PM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h05 | 5:15 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
101295 | 11:20 PM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h20 | 5:40 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100695 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Kanayama Station North Exit | 7h30 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
100699 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h55 | 6:25 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100699 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h40 | 7:10 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 transfersDirect | |
100695 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Kanayama Station North Exit | 6h50 | 6:20 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100694 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h50 | 6:20 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100694 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h30 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 transfersDirect | |
100699 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h30 | 6:00 AM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Station West Exit Platform 4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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100693 | 12:00 AM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h25 | 7:25 AM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 transfersDirect | |
100693 | 12:00 AM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h10 | 7:10 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 transfersDirect | |
100693 | 12:00 AM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h30 | 6:30 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100694 | 12:10 AM Fujigaoka Station | 6h10 | 6:20 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100685 | 12:10 AM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h10 | 6:20 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100694 | 12:10 AM Fujigaoka Station | 6h50 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 transfersDirect | |
100688 | 8:20 AM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h30 | 1:50 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100680 | 8:50 AM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h00 | 2:50 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100679 | 9:45 AM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h30 | 3:15 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100696 | 10:00 AM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h40 | 3:40 PM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100696 | 10:00 AM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h40 | 4:40 PM Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Nagoya to Tokyo run on average 22 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €23 if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 164 miles (265 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 164 miles (265 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €23 |
Buses per day 22 |
Direct buses 22 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Tokyo — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tokyo trip today.
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Tokyo is costly versus many Asian cities, but transit is efficient and food ranges from cheap chains to luxury dining. Hotels in central areas are the main expense.
No tipping expected. Restaurants, taxis, and cafes do not require tips; excellent service is included. Leaving cash may cause confusion.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nagoya to Tokyo by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tokyo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nagoya to Tokyo buses use the Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square to station pair. Use this guide to compare Nagoya and Tokyo bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square is 2 km from Nagoya city centre. Public transport options include:
Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Nearby restaurants accessible.
Wi-Fi is available at Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square. ATMs are available at Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square.
Ticket office support is available at Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square.
Available at Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square: Wheelchair accessible facility.
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