What is the cheapest way to get from Gifu to Takayama?

The cheapest way to get from Gifu to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥4700 - ¥7000 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gifu to Takayama?

The fastest way to get from Gifu to Takayama is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7000.

Is there a direct bus between Gifu and Takayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Gifu to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano via Takayama Nohi Bus Center and Sawando Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Gifu and Takayama?

No, there is no direct train from Gifu to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Gifu and arriving at Suzaka via Nagoya and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Gifu to Takayama?

The distance between Gifu and Takayama is 299 km. The road distance is 272.9 km.

How do I travel from Gifu to Takayama without a car?

The best way to get from Gifu to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Gifu to Takayama?

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Gifu to Takayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gifu to Takayama bus from?

Gifu to Takayama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Gifu to Takayama train from?

Gifu to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.

Train or bus from Gifu to Takayama?

The best way to get from Gifu to Takayama is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥17000 - ¥25000 and takes 8h 32m.

Where does the Gifu to Takayama bus arrive?

Gifu to Takayama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.

Where does the Gifu to Takayama train arrive?

Gifu to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.

Can I drive from Gifu to Takayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Gifu to Takayama is 273 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Gifu to Takayama.

Where can I stay near Takayama?

There are 269+ hotels available in Takayama.

Gifu to Takayama - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gifu to Takayama by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Nagoya to Naganotrain Shinano 23 / ...
5h 20m
Drive 272.9 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Gifu to Takayamacar 272.9 km
4h 5m
¥4,724–6,823
Bus
1. Take the bus from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Naganobus
8h 32m
¥16,957–24,745

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Distance: 299.3 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Gifu, Japan and Takayama, Nagano, Japan?

JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Nagoya to Nagano hourly, and the journey takes 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal to Takayama via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Sawando Bus Terminal, and Nagano in around 8h 32m.

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