Nagoya Airport to Station Transport Guide 2026: Meitetsu Train
Navigating from Nagoya's Centrair Airport to the city center is a breeze! Discover the best transport options, including the efficient Meitetsu train, for a smooth arrival.
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Navigating from Nagoya's Centrair Airport to the city center is a breeze! Discover the best transport options, including the efficient Meitetsu train, for a smooth arrival.
This is Central Japan International Airport, Nagoya's main airport!
Even though I've visited Japan over ten times,
this is my first time exploring Nagoya, and I'm absolutely thrilled!
From Nagoya's Chubu Airport,
I'm currently walking to board the Meitetsu Express train
to catch the Meitetsu Express train.
To save time and avoid any hassle,
I pre-purchased the express train QR code from MyRealTrip for my journey into the city.
There was no need to queue at the ticket office;
I simply scanned the QR code and hopped right onto the train! It was incredibly convenient.
When traveling from Nagoya Airport to the city center, you have a few options:
1. Bus
Takes approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes.
Cost: 2,000 JPY (from Nagoya Airport to Nagoya city center, Sakae/Fushimi areas)
Taxi: Approximately 15,000 JPY (or about ~$104 to ~$138).
For trains, you have three excellent choices:
1. μ-SKY (Limited Express): A speedy 30-minute ride with all seats reserved, costing 1,430 JPY.
2. Meitetsu Express Train: Takes about 40 minutes, costing 980 JPY (plus an additional 450 JPY for a reserved seat).
3. Meitetsu Semi-Express Train: A pleasant 50-minute journey for 980 JPY.
Book a discounted one-way ticket for around ~$5.
MyRealTrip: ~$6
Please note that prices are subject to change.
On MyRealTrip,
tickets for "Chubu Centrair Airport to Nagoya Station"
are sold as one-way tickets.
However, if you purchase two tickets,
you can use them for a round trip: Airport - Nagoya Station
and Nagoya Station - Airport.
Klook tickets also use QR codes.
We just scanned our QR codes and went straight in.
To get to Hisaya-Odori, where our accommodation was,
we went directly to Nagoya Station to transfer.
It was great that we could go straight there without any fuss.
Even when getting off, if you can't find or there isn't a QR code scanner,
you can go to a station staff member,
and they might take out a small device to scan it for you.
Track 1: Meitetsu μ-SKY boarding area
Track 2: Semi-Limited Express (50-minute ride)
Track 3: Limited Express (40-minute ride)
I bought the Limited Express QR code in advance
and got a discount, so I purchased it for about ~$6.
Reserved seats can't be bought in advance;
you have to buy them separately at the station.
While you can buy them from a machine,
only cash is accepted there.
However, you can also pay by card at the Information Center.
I just went to Track 3, scanned my Limited Express QR code,
and took an unreserved seat instead of a reserved one.
Luckily, I was able to find a seat.
This was the Limited Express boarding area on Track 3.
The sections marked "Car 1", "Car 2", etc.,
are for reserved seats, which require an additional fee,
and you receive a paper ticket to sit there.
We've arrived at Nagoya Station!
It's incredibly hot.
My feet were burning throughout the trip.
Still, I'm glad I brought a parasol.
Nagoya has surprisingly many large buildings,
and it feels quite sophisticated.
Summer in Japan, truly...
The μ-SKY takes 30 minutes and costs 1,430 JPY for all reserved seats. The Meitetsu Limited Express takes 40 minutes and costs 980 JPY, with an additional 450 JPY for a reserved seat. The Semi-Express takes 50 minutes and costs 980 JPY.
You can purchase a QR code in advance on MyRealTrip or Klook. This allows you to board the train directly without waiting in line at the ticket office, saving you time and offering convenience.
Reserved seats for the Meitetsu Limited Express cannot be purchased online in advance; they must be bought separately on-site. You can purchase them with cash at vending machines or with a card at the information center.
Buses take about 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes, and the fare is 2,000 JPY. Taxis cost around 15,000 JPY (approximately ~$104 to ~$138).
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