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Average price
£36
Fastest journey
5 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 32 m
Buses per day
25
Distance
265 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nagoya to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nagoya to Tokyo will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
Of the 25 buses that leave Nagoya for Tokyo every day 25 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These 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 .
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 coach with prices starting from £21. 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 coach costs an average of £21, and a flight costs an average of £131.
Distance: 265 km
| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£26 Average Price Cheapest | £57 Average Price | £154 Average Price |
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* |
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The table below shows live departures for Nagoya to Tokyo coaches for today, Sunday 23 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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100679 | 9:45 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h30 | 15:15 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100696 | 10:00 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h40 | 15:40 Tokyo, Ikebukuro Sunshine Bus Terminal (Sunshine City Cultural Center 1F) | 0 changesdirect | |
100696 | 10:00 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h40 | 16:40 Tokyo, Shinkiba Station (2 stops to Maihama Station) | 0 changesdirect | |
106073 | 10:20 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h50 | 16:10 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100702 | 12:15 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h30 | 17:45 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100675 | 13:00 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h30 | 18:30 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100684 | 15:50 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h10 | 22:00 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100671 | 17:00 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h50 | 22:50 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100692 | 22:40 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h20 | 5:00 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
100686 | 22:45 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 8h15 | 7:00 Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
100686 | 22:45 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h55 | 5:40 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100695 | 23:00 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h20 | 6:20 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
100695 | 23:00 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 8h00 | 7:00 Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
100686 | 23:05 Nagoya, Sakae [Ai no Hiroba mae] | 6h35 | 5:40 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100686 | 23:05 Nagoya, Sakae [Ai no Hiroba mae] | 7h55 | 7:00 Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
100683 | 23:10 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h05 | 5:15 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
101295 | 23:20 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h20 | 5:40 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
100695 | 23:30 Nagoya, Kanayama Station North Exit | 7h30 | 7:00 Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
100699 | 23:30 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h55 | 6:25 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100699 | 23:30 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h40 | 7:10 Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 changesdirect | |
100695 | 23:30 Nagoya, Kanayama Station North Exit | 6h50 | 6:20 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
100694 | 23:30 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h30 | 7:00 Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 changesdirect | |
100694 | 23:30 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h50 | 6:20 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
100699 | 23:30 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h30 | 6:00 Tokyo, Ikebukuro Station West Exit Platform 4 | 0 changesdirect | |
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100693 | 0:00 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h10 | 7:10 Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 changesdirect | |
100693 | 0:00 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 6h30 | 6:30 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
100693 | 0:00 Nagoya, Station Taiko-dori Exit Square | 7h25 | 7:25 Tokyo, DisneySea Bus Terminal South | 0 changesdirect | |
100685 | 0:10 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h10 | 6:20 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100694 | 0:10 Fujigaoka Station | 6h50 | 7:00 Tokyo, Disneyland Bus Terminal West | 0 changesdirect | |
100694 | 0:10 Fujigaoka Station | 6h10 | 6:20 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
100688 | 8:20 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 5h30 | 13:50 Tokyo, Busta Shinjuku | 0 changesdirect | |
100680 | 8:50 Nagoya, Station (Bic Camera Nagoya Station West Store) | 6h00 | 14:50 Tokyo, Yaesu bus terminal | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 £21 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 265 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 265 km |
Average bus duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:45 |
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Tipping is not expected in Japan. Do not tip in restaurants, cafés, or taxis; excellent service is included as standard.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nagoya to Tokyo by coach. 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 coach, 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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