Centrair Airport to Nagoya Station: Trains, the μSKY Ticket and Your First Day

ByCentral Japan Guide

Last checked: October 15, 2026, against the official Meitetsu and Ghibli Park websites. Timetables and fares change, so please confirm on the official Meitetsu page before you travel. This site is independent and is not affiliated with the airport or Meitetsu. This post may contain affiliate links; if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Chubu Centrair International Airport, usually called Centrair, is the main airport for Nagoya and central Japan. The train to the city is simple once you know one thing: there are two kinds of trains, and one of them needs an extra ticket. This guide explains the difference, and how to plan your first day after landing.

Key takeaways

  • The Meitetsu Airport Line runs from the airport to Meitetsu Nagoya Station.
  • The μSKY is the fastest train. Every car is first class, so you need a μticket of 450 yen on top of your fare.
  • Limited Express and other trains need only your regular ticket in the ordinary cars. Cars 1 and 2 on Limited Express are first class.
  • The μSKY boards from platform 1. Other trains board from platform 2 or 3.
  • Ghibli Park has a shuttle from the airport. Check the Meitetsu Bus website for times.
Centrair airport trains to Nagoya

The two kinds of trains

According to the official Meitetsu page:

μSKY Limited Express and others
Platform 1 2 or 3
Cars All first class Cars 1 and 2 are first class on Rapid Limited Express and Limited Express
Extra ticket μticket, 450 yen μticket only for the first-class cars
Wi-Fi Free Meitetsu Wi-Fi Free on Rapid Limited Express and Limited Express

The μticket is 450 yen, and it is the same price regardless of age. You buy it in addition to your regular ticket.

How to buy tickets

  • At the station. Tickets and μtickets are sold to the left of the ticket gate.
  • Online. First class seats can be reserved online through Meitetsu.
  • IC cards. If you use a transit IC card for your fare, you still need the μticket for first-class cars.

The travel time and fare to Meitetsu Nagoya Station are shown in a table on the official page. The table is an image, so please read them there or use the timetable search on the Meitetsu site.

Klook · Affiliate linkMeitetsu Centrair Airport Express ticketA one-way or round-trip e-ticket for the route from the airport to Meitetsu Nagoya Station. You board by scanning a QR code that refreshes every 5 minutes, so a screenshot will not work. It is not available to Japanese passport holders. Child tickets for ages 6 to 12 are sold only at the Meitetsu Nagoya Station Central Gate window and the airport station. It does not say whether the μticket for first-class cars is included, so check that. Shown from US$5.95 on October 19, 2026.Check on Klook

Which train should you take?

  • Take the μSKY if you want the fastest ride and a guaranteed seat in a first-class car, and you are happy to pay the 450 yen.
  • Take a Limited Express or another train if you prefer to pay only the regular fare. Sit in the ordinary cars.

Neither choice changes where you end up. Both go to Meitetsu Nagoya Station.

Your first day after landing

If you are staying near Nagoya Station. Go to your hotel first, leave your bags, and start the day from there. Our hotel guide explains why the station area works as a base for most trips.

If you are going to Ghibli Park. The official Ghibli Park page says shuttles from Chubu Centrair International Airport to Expo 2005 Aichi Memorial Park are available. Ghibli Park tickets are tied to a date and a Grand Warehouse entry time, so check the shuttle times before you book. See our Ghibli Park access guide and ticket guide.

If you are going to LEGOLAND Japan. Take the train to Nagoya Station and change to the Aonami Line for Kinjofuto Station. See our LEGOLAND Japan access guide.

For subway and bus tickets once you are in the city, see our guide to getting around Nagoya.

If you need mobile data, an eSIM is one option.

Klook · Affiliate linkJapan eSIM on the Softbank and DOCOMO networksYou can install it before you travel, and the data and validity start only when it connects to a network in Japan. Check that your phone supports eSIM, and read the refund terms on the booking page. Shown from US$1.05 on October 19, 2026.Check on Klook

If you have a few hours near the airport, the pottery town of Tokoname is about 5 minutes away by train. See our Tokoname guide.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I get from Centrair to Nagoya? Take the Meitetsu Airport Line to Meitetsu Nagoya Station. The μSKY is the fastest train and needs a μticket.

How much is the μticket? 450 yen, the same for all ages, on top of your regular fare.

Which platform is the μSKY? Platform 1. Other trains leave from platform 2 or 3.

Is there Wi-Fi on the trains? Yes. Free Meitetsu Wi-Fi is available on the μSKY and on Rapid Limited Express and Limited Express trains.

Is there a direct way to Ghibli Park? The official Ghibli Park page says shuttles from the airport are available. Check the times with Meitetsu Bus.

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