There are 5 ways to get from Echizen to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Echizen-Takefu to Toyamatrain Tsurugi
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
3h 36mDrive 147.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Echizen to Takayamacar 147.6 km
2h 17m¥2,561–3,699Bus
- Take the bus from Takefu to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Nagoya
6h 18m¥8,200–9,300Train via Gifu
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Gifutrain Shirasagi
- Take the train from Gifu to Takayamatrain Hida 25 / ...
5h 41mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain Kagayaki
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
6h 29m¥4,190–5,549
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Echizen to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Echizen to Takayama is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Echizen to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Takefu and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Echizen to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Echizen-Takefu and arriving at Takayama via Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Echizen and Takayama is 255 km. The road distance is 147.6 km.
The best way to get from Echizen to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Echizen to Takayama, including transfers.
Echizen to Takayama bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Takefu station.
Echizen to Takayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Echizen-Takefu station.
The best way to get from Echizen to Takayama is to train which takes 3h 36m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥9500 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Echizen, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Echizen-Takefu to Takayama via Toyama in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takefu to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Meitetsu Bus Center in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Echizen-Takefu to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Gifu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- 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/
Train from Gifu to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Fukui to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Takefu to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–6,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Echizen to Takayama bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Echizen to Takayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Echizen to Takayama is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Echizen to Takayama.
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