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Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 30 m
Buses per day
30
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tokyo to Nagoya is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tokyo to Nagoya will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 30 buses that leave Tokyo for Nagoya on Mon, May 25, 30 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 30 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 5 h 30 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.
10073311:45 PM6h20Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal6:05 AMNagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square$281One-way0 transfers
10073412:30 AM6h25Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku6:55 AMNagoya, Minami Sasashima Live$281One-way0 transfers
10073211:15 PM6h35Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal5:50 AMNagoya, Minami Sasashima Live$281One-way0 transfers
10073412:30 AM6h10Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku6:40 AMNagoya, Sakae [Ai no Hiroba mae]$281One-way0 transfers
1007074:00 PM5h50Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku9:50 PMNagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome)$311One-way0 transfers
1007224:50 PM5h30Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku10:20 PMNagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome)$311One-way0 transfers
10070611:00 AM5h30Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku4:30 PMNagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square$311One-way0 transfers
1007175:50 PM5h30Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku11:20 PMNagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome)$311One-way0 transfers
10071910:00 AM5h30Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku3:30 PMNagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome)$351One-way0 transfers
1007242:00 PM5h30Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku7:30 PMNagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome)$351One-way0 transfers
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Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Tokyo to Nagoya
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tokyo to Nagoya among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, and a flight costs an average of $128.
Distance: 164 miles (265 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $181 Average price | $117 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 56m Average total duration 6h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m 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 Tokyo to Nagoya:
A bus is $26 (€21) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tokyo to Nagoya costing on average $79 (€64).
A bus is $129 (€104) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tokyo to Nagoya costing on average $181 (€147).
Other travel options to Nagoya take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 47m.
Bus takes on average 6h 26m.
Tickets start at around $53 (€43) compared to roughly $117 (€94) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $64 (€52). The journey takes 6h 26m versus 4h 46m 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, 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.
Tokyo to Nagoya Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:25AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:40AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Willer Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $28 |
Live departures
Tokyo to Nagoya bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tokyo to Nagoya 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
100725 | 10:00 PM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 7h00 | 5:00 AM Nagoya, Kanayama Station North Exit | 0 transfersDirect | |
100725 | 10:00 PM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 7h15 | 5:15 AM Nagoya, Minami Sasashima Live | 0 transfersDirect | |
100708 | 10:30 PM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 8h00 | 6:30 AM Nagoya, Minami Sasashima Live | 0 transfersDirect | |
100721 | 10:30 PM Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 7h45 | 6:15 AM Nagoya, Minami Sasashima Live | 0 transfersDirect | |
100732 | 10:30 PM Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 7h20 | 5:50 AM Nagoya, Minami Sasashima Live | 0 transfersDirect | |
100725 | 10:50 PM Tokyo, Otemachi (Grand Cube) | 6h10 | 5:00 AM Nagoya, Kanayama Station North Exit | 0 transfersDirect | |
100725 | 10:50 PM Tokyo, Otemachi (Grand Cube) | 6h25 | 5:15 AM Nagoya, Minami Sasashima Live | 0 transfersDirect | |
100732 | 11:15 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 6h35 | 5:50 AM Nagoya, Minami Sasashima Live | 0 transfersDirect | |
100708 | 11:35 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h55 | 6:30 AM Nagoya, Minami Sasashima Live | 0 transfersDirect | |
100712 | 11:45 PM Tokyo, Nishi-Kokubunji Station East Side Traffic Plaza | 6h45 | 6:30 AM Nagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100733 | 11:45 PM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 6h20 | 6:05 AM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, May 25 | |||||
100721 | 12:05 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h10 | 6:15 AM Nagoya, Minami Sasashima Live | 0 transfersDirect | |
100708 | 12:15 AM Tokyo, Ikebukuro Station West Exit Platform 4 | 6h15 | 6:30 AM Nagoya, Minami Sasashima Live | 0 transfersDirect | |
100720 | 12:25 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 5h55 | 6:20 AM Nagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100734 | 12:30 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h10 | 6:40 AM Nagoya, Sakae [Ai no Hiroba mae] | 0 transfersDirect | |
100734 | 12:30 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h25 | 6:55 AM Nagoya, Minami Sasashima Live | 0 transfersDirect | |
100710 | 12:35 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 6h50 | 7:25 AM Nagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100712 | 12:35 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 5h55 | 6:30 AM Nagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100718 | 6:00 AM Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station) | 7h00 | 1:00 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 0 transfersDirect | |
100718 | 7:00 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 6h00 | 1:00 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 0 transfersDirect | |
100713 | 8:10 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 5h30 | 1:40 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 0 transfersDirect | |
100719 | 10:00 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 5h30 | 3:30 PM Nagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100716 | 10:10 AM Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 6h40 | 4:50 PM Nagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100706 | 11:00 AM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 5h30 | 4:30 PM Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 0 transfersDirect | |
100724 | 2:00 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 5h30 | 7:30 PM Nagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100707 | 4:00 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 5h50 | 9:50 PM Nagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100722 | 4:50 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 5h30 | 10:20 PM Nagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome) | 0 transfersDirect | |
100717 | 5:50 PM Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 5h30 | 11:20 PM Nagoya Station (Noritake 1-chome) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tokyo to Nagoya
Buses from Tokyo to Nagoya run on average 9 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€23) if you book in advance.
There are 9 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 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€23) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: Willer Express from Tokyo to NagoyaYou can travel by bus between Tokyo to Nagoya with Willer Express for as low as $29 (€23). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tokyo to Nagoya
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tokyo to Nagoya 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 Nagoya, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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