Chubu Centrair Airport to Nagoya: Meitetsu μSKY price and time
Meitetsu trains run from Chubu Centrair International Airport to Meitetsu Nagoya Station, next to JR Nagoya Station. Here are the one-way prices and the scheduled times from Meitetsu's own timetable search, and what the JR Pass covers.
The short answer
- Cheapest
- Meitetsu Limited Express to Meitetsu Nagoya Station: ¥98038 min
- Fastest
- Meitetsu μSKY Limited Express to Meitetsu Nagoya Station: 29 min¥1,430
- With a JR Pass
- No pass-covered option in our verified data
One adult, one way, regular ticket; 2 verified options compared below (checked ).
Options at a glance
One adult, one way, regular ticket price as printed by each operator. Sorted by destination, then price.
Train and monorail
| Option | To | Price (one adult) | Time | JR Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meitetsu Limited Express (regular cars, no extra charge)Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) | Meitetsu Nagoya Station | ¥980Adult fare 980 yen (child 490 yen) in the regular cars. These trains also have first-class cars, which need a 450-yen μticket. | 38 minscheduled time from the operator's timetable | Not covered |
| Meitetsu μSKY Limited Express (all seats first class)Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu) | Meitetsu Nagoya Station | ¥1,430Adult fare 980 yen (child 490 yen) + first-class car ticket 'μticket' 450 yen. Every μSKY seat is in a first class car, so the μticket is required. | 29 minscheduled time from the operator's timetable | Not covered |
Data notes for each option
- Meitetsu Limited Express (regular cars, no extra charge) to Meitetsu Nagoya Station: 38 minutes is the scheduled time of a Limited Express (partly first class) in Meitetsu's official timetable search on 5 Nov 2026.
- Meitetsu μSKY Limited Express (all seats first class) to Meitetsu Nagoya Station: 29 minutes is the scheduled time of the μSKY in Meitetsu's official timetable search (departure 11:00 or later on 5 Nov 2026). Meitetsu is a private railway, not JR.
- Source: Timetable and fare search (乗換案内): Chubu Centrair International Airport → Meitetsu Nagoya, 5 Nov 2026 11:00 (Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu)) · Verified on · Meitetsu's official route search (Japanese). Result: μSKY (all seats first class) 29 min, total 1,430 yen = adult fare 980 yen + first-class car charge 450 yen; Limited Express (partly first class) 38 min, fare 980 yen.
- Source: Airport access (English): μSKY and the μticket (Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu)) · Verified on · States that a First Class Car Ticket 'μticket' (450 yen) is required to board the first class car of a μSKY Limited Express, Rapid Limited Express or Limited Express train.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.
Not yet verified
- Airport buses from Centrair to Nagoya: not yet verified on the operator's own page.
With a JR Pass
The nationwide JAPAN RAIL PASS covers JR Group trains, including limited express, rapid and local trains (the official site notes 'some exceptions'). Private railways, subways and city monorails are not JR: the official site says the fare and charges for a private railway section must be paid. Airport buses are not covered (the pass covers JR Bus local lines only and is not valid on JR Bus express routes).
None of the Chubu Centrair International Airport options in our verified data are covered by the pass.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way from Centrair to Nagoya?
Of the options we have verified, this one has the lowest one-way fare. Meitetsu Limited Express to Meitetsu Nagoya Station, operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu): ¥980 one way for one adult. Adult fare 980 yen (child 490 yen) in the regular cars. These trains also have first-class cars, which need a 450-yen μticket. Journey time: 38 min (scheduled time from the operator's timetable).
What is the fastest way from Centrair to Nagoya?
Meitetsu μSKY Limited Express to Meitetsu Nagoya Station, operated by Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu): ¥1,430 one way for one adult. Adult fare 980 yen (child 490 yen) + first-class car ticket 'μticket' 450 yen. Every μSKY seat is in a first class car, so the μticket is required. Journey time: 29 min (scheduled time from the operator's timetable).
Can I use the JR Pass from Centrair to Nagoya?
Meitetsu μSKY Limited Express to Meitetsu Nagoya Station: No. It is not covered by the nationwide JR Pass, so the regular fare applies. Meitetsu Limited Express to Meitetsu Nagoya Station: No. It is not covered by the nationwide JR Pass, so the regular fare applies. Private railways, subways and city monorails are not JR: the official site says the fare and charges for a private railway section must be paid.
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Sources
- Source: Timetable and fare search (乗換案内): Chubu Centrair International Airport → Meitetsu Nagoya, 5 Nov 2026 11:00 (Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu)) · Verified on · Meitetsu's official route search (Japanese). Result: μSKY (all seats first class) 29 min, total 1,430 yen = adult fare 980 yen + first-class car charge 450 yen; Limited Express (partly first class) 38 min, fare 980 yen.
- Source: Airport access (English): μSKY and the μticket (Nagoya Railroad (Meitetsu)) · Verified on · States that a First Class Car Ticket 'μticket' (450 yen) is required to board the first class car of a μSKY Limited Express, Rapid Limited Express or Limited Express train.
- Source: Scope of validity | JAPAN RAIL PASS (JR Group (Japan Rail Pass official site)) · Verified on · States that the pass covers all JR Group railways including rapid and local trains (with some exceptions), that the fare for a private railway section must be paid, and that it is not valid on JR Bus express routes.