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How to get fromHakuba to Takayamaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Takayama by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Shinano-Ōmachi to Matsumototrain train Ooitosen / ...
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    5h 21m
    ¥1,952–5,904

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Toyamatrain train
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain train
    6h 17m

  3. Drive  134.5 km

    1. Drive from Hakuba to Takayamacar car 134.5 km
    2h 13m
    ¥2,308–3,333

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hakuba-chō to Azumino Hotakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    5h 24m
    ¥2,560–7,850

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  • Distance: 144.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Takayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Hakuba to Takayama via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, and Toyama in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hakuba-chō to Takayama Nohi Bus Center via Azumino Hotaka, Hotaka, Matsumoto, and Matsumoto Bus Terminal in around 5h 24m.

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