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How to get from Kyoto to Nagoya
Every practical way to travel from Kyoto to Nagoya, compared on time, cost and changes.
Kyoto Station → Nagoya Station
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Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
Fastest- Journey time
- 36m
- Typical fare
- ¥5,900
- Changes
- Direct
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 3h 29m
- Typical fare
- ¥4,450
- Changes
- 1
Via Kyoto → Osaka → Nagoya
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Kyoto to Nagoya?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 36m for a typical fare of ¥5,900.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Kyoto to Nagoya?
- Highway Bus — about 3h 29m for a typical fare of ¥4,450.
- How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Nagoya?
- Shinkansen (Bullet Train) — about 36m for a typical fare of ¥5,900.