Train Tickets from Kyoto to Nagoya

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Itinerary  Kyoto › Nagoya
Lowest price
31 €
Fastest option
0h33
First/last departure
06:14 / 22:46
Distance
147.00 km
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Travel conditions

Ticket type
Your train ticket comes in the form of an e-ticket, sent to you by e-mail. Just scan the QR code code at ticket gates and board your train!
Ticket type


This route uses an e-ticket train ticket. This means that the QR code you receive by e-mail after ordering is your train ticket. You can directly head to ticket gates at your departure station, scan your e-ticket, and board your train. 

Please watch our video on how easy it is to use e-tickets!

Passenger information
Different fares apply depending on passenger age and train class. Above 12, all travelers are considered as adults. Child fares apply from ages 6 to 11.
Passenger information
Ages 12 and above
  • Adult ticket
Ages 6-11*
  • Child ticket
  • *Adult ticket if travelling on the Green Car
Ages 0-5*
  • No ticket needed
  • *Child ticket if infant needs their own seat or if an adult is with more than 2 infants
  • *Adult ticket if travelling on the Green Car
Seating options
Choose your class type between Ordinary (2nd) and Green (1st), and your seating options. You can pick between an aisle seat or a window seat.
Seating options
Ordinary Car

  • The most standard and common car available on the Shinkansen bullet train.
  • With reclining seats, overhead luggage space, foldable tray tables, electrical outlets for charging devices, outerwear hooks, cupholders, and more!
  • Divided into reserved seating (指定席), reserved prior to boarding, and non-reserved seating (自由席), on a first come, first served basis.
Green Car

  • Equivalent of the first-class on Shinkansen bullet trains.
  • With more legroom and further reclining seats.
  • Seats arranged in 2x2 for improved comfort and space.
  • Only reserved seating (指定席) cars.
Placement options

On this route, you can select between 2 seat placement options: 

  • Aisle seat
  • Window seat

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Traveling by train in Japan

Japan boasts a highly developed rail system, making it an incredibly practical mode of transportation for both locals and visitors. As a result, many people find themselves using trains almost every day, whether it's their local lines or the renowned Shinkansen bullet trains. For those visiting Japan for the first time, the significance of train travel during their stay is likely to be a consideration.

Although train travel is a common aspect of life in Japan, there are several factors that first-time travelers should be aware of or prepare for before they board. This is true even for those coming from countries where train travel is already a significant part of the culture.

What makes trains so popular in Japan?

Japan's rail system is regarded as one of the finest globally. Riding the train in Japan can be described in three words: efficient, fast, and clean. Until you experience it firsthand, it can be hard to grasp just how easy and remarkably convenient train travel is in Japan. Even with millions of passengers using the system daily, trains remain impeccably clean, punctual, and well-maintained. For many, this may seem like a dream compared to the train services in their own countries.

There are numerous factors contributing to this remarkable railway system, but it primarily stems from Japan's dependence on fossil fuel imports, which led the nation to invest significantly in its train transportation network. Since the late 1800s, Japanese train companies have been constructing lines to transport people and goods efficiently from one location to another, and as a result of this extensive network, cities began to develop around train stations. While much of Western urban development has centered on car-oriented infrastructure, Japan has largely shaped its urban expansion around train stations. In most Japanese cities, you will find that train stations serve as the economic and demographic hubs of the area.

Through strategic investment in its train system, Japan has successfully established one of the most dependable, swift, and secure rail networks globally!

Shinkansen information

To get from Kyoto to Nagoya, the Shinkansen train is a practical and popular choice. These high-speed trains quickly connect the two cities in 30 minutes, offering a fast and efficient way to travel from one metropolis to the other. Sit back, relax and take in the scenery as it flashes by through the Shinkansen's panoramic windows. You'll get a glimpse of Japan's magnificent urban and natural landscapes along the way.

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