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Average price
$37
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Buses per day
31
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 $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 31 buses that leave Nagoya for Tokyo on Mon, May 25, 31 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 265 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 30 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 6 h 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 $28. 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 $28, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$40 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $172 Average price | $110 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m 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) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nagoya to Tokyo:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nagoya to Tokyo costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $132 (€107) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nagoya to Tokyo costing on average $172 (€139).
Other travel options to Tokyo take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 57m.
Bus takes on average 6h 16m.
Tickets start at around $40 (€32) compared to roughly $110 (€89) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€57). The journey takes 6h 16m 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, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | 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 Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 6h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Nagoya to Tokyo buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100698 | 10:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h00 | 5:30 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100698 | 10:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h45 | 6:15 AM Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100692 | 10:40 PM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h20 | 5:00 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100695 | 11:00 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h20 | 6:20 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100695 | 11:00 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 8h00 | 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 | 6h50 | 6:20 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 | 6h30 | 6:00 AM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Station West Exit Platform 4 | 0 transfersDirect | |
100699 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h55 | 6:25 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100694 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h30 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 transfersDirect | |
100694 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h50 | 6:20 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
100699 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h40 | 7:10 AM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 transfersDirect | |
100677 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h00 | 5:30 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100677 | 11:30 PM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h40 | 6:10 AM Tokyo, Nishi-Kokubunji Station East Side Traffic Plaza | 0 transfersDirect | |
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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 | |
100693 | 12:00 AM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h25 | 7:25 AM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 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 | |
100694 | 12:10 AM Fujigaoka Station | 6h10 | 6:20 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
101612 | 6:15 AM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h45 | 12:00 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 transfersDirect | |
100679 | 9:45 AM Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h30 | 3:15 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 | |
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 | |
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Buses from Nagoya to Tokyo run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 10 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 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€23) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Japan’s oldest and largest museum, with major collections of Japanese art, samurai objects, Buddhist sculpture, and archaeological treasures in Ueno Park.
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