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Step-by-step walking routes between platforms in Japan's busiest stations, with the exact Japanese signs to follow.

Shinkansen→Meitetsu Line (to Centrair)

Shinkansen to Meitetsu Line (Centrair Airport) at Nagoya Station

How to change from the Shinkansen to the Meitetsu Line at Nagoya Station, including the μSKY to Central Japan International Airport (Centrair). Exit the Shinkansen gates and cross to the east side; allow about 10 minutes.

Allow 10 minwalking time
Shinkansen platformsfrom · 新幹線
Meitetsu Nagoya (east side, underground)to · 名鉄線

The Shinkansen platforms are on the west side of Nagoya Station and Meitetsu Nagoya is on the east side, underground. Leave the Shinkansen through the central exit gates, walk east through the Central Concourse and follow the Meitetsu signs down to the Meitetsu gates.

Allow about 10 minutes, more with luggage.

Look for these signs
名鉄線Meitetsu Line
中央コンコースCentral Concourse
中部国際空港Central Japan International Airport
  • The μSKY limited express to Centrair needs a μ ticket (reserved seat) as well as the fare.
  • Meitetsu Nagoya has very few platforms for a very busy line. Check the departure board for your train's platform and car position.

Overview only: we have not yet walked and checked this route step by step. Follow the signs above and allow the time shown.

For CentrairKanayama, Central Japan International Airport (Centrair)
Other Meitetsu trainsInuyama, Gifu, Toyohashi
How do I get from Nagoya Station to Centrair airport?

Take the Meitetsu Line from Meitetsu Nagoya. The μSKY limited express is the fastest and needs a reserved-seat μ ticket.

Is Meitetsu inside the JR station at Nagoya?

No. Meitetsu has its own station on the east side. You leave the JR gates and enter Meitetsu's gates.

Two sides

The Shinkansen is on the west (Taiko-dori) side. Meitetsu, Kintetsu and the subway are on the east (Sakura-dori) side. The Central Concourse joins them.

Meitetsu is busy

Meitetsu Nagoya runs many kinds of train from very few platforms. Check the train name, destination and car stop markers before boarding.

Allow time

Changing from the Shinkansen to Meitetsu or the subway means leaving the JR gates and crossing the station. Allow at least 10 minutes.