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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain train Hakutaka
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain train
    4h 19m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Myoko-Kogen to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kawanakajima to Matsumototrain train
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    7h 50m
    ¥3,299–7,680

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kida to Kanazawabus bus Niigata
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    7h 17m
    ¥6,044–8,129

  4. Drive 199.9 km

    1. Drive from Jōetsu to Takayamacar car 199.9 km
    2h 44m
    ¥3,469–5,010

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  • Distance: 207.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Kasugayama to Takayama via Joetsumyoko and Toyama in around 4h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kida to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kanazawa and Kanazawa Station in around 7h 17m.

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