There are 4 ways to get from Ashikaga to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 足利 Ashikaga to 高崎 Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
6h 28mDrive 248.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Ashikaga to Takayamacar 248.6 km
4h 8m¥4,319–6,239Bus
- Take the bus from Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Marronnier Shinjuku / Tokyo
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
8h 33m¥9,141–11,767Train, bus
- Take the train from 足利 Ashikaga to 高崎 Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Annakaharuna to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Kawanakajima to Matsumototrain
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
9h 46m¥4,642–9,479
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ashikaga to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ashikaga to Takayama is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ashikaga to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 佐野駅 and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ashikaga to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 足利 Ashikaga and arriving at Takayama via Takasaki and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Ashikaga and Takayama is 430 km. The road distance is 248.6 km.
The best way to get from Ashikaga to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Ashikaga to Takayama, including transfers.
Ashikaga to Takayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal station.
Ashikaga to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 足利 Ashikaga station.
The best way to get from Ashikaga to Takayama is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9000 - ¥12000 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Ashikaga, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from 足利 Ashikaga to Takayama via 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, and Toyama in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 足利 Ashikaga to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via 佐野 Sano, 佐野駅, Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 足利 Ashikaga to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 足利 Ashikaga to 高崎 Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Annakaharuna to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kawanakajima to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Sano Shintoshi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Ashikaga to Takayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Ashikaga to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 高崎 Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ashikaga to Takayama is 249 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Ashikaga to Takayama.
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