There are 4 ways to get from Arashiyama to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain Hida 9 / ...
4h 17mDrive 251.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Arashiyama to Takayamacar 251.9 km
3h 40m¥4,370–6,313Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
5h 25m¥6,704–9,283Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Takayamatrain Hida 25
4h 55m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arashiyama to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Arashiyama to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Arashiyama station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Arashiyama to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Saga-Arashiyama and arriving at Takayama via Kyoto and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Arashiyama and Takayama is 310 km. The road distance is 251.9 km.
The best way to get from Arashiyama to Takayama without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Arashiyama to Takayama, including transfers.
Arashiyama to Takayama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate.
Arashiyama to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Arashiyama to Takayama is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Arashiyama, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Saga-Arashiyama to Takayama via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, Nohi Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–9,000 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kyōto to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Arashiyama to Takayama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Arashiyama to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arashiyama to Takayama is 252 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Arashiyama to Takayama.
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