There are 4 ways to get from Gion 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 6mDrive 242.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Gion to Takayamacar 242.3 km
3h 29m¥4,204–6,073Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
5h 20m¥6,730–9,230Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Takayamatrain Hida 25
5h 6m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gion to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Gion to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Gion to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Shijo Kawaramachi and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Gion to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Kyoto and arriving at Takayama via Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Gion and Takayama is 302 km. The road distance is 242.3 km.
The best way to get from Gion to Takayama without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Gion to Takayama, including transfers.
Gion to Takayama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate.
Gion to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Gion to Takayama is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Gion, Kyoto, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a bus from Shijo Kawaramachi to Takayama via Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 4h 6m. 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
Gion to Takayama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Gion to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gion to Takayama is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Gion to Takayama.
There are 365+ hotels available in Takayama.