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How to get fromKawagoe to Takayamaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kawagoe to Takayama by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 新宿 Shinjukutrain train Ja
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    5h 30m
    ¥7,735–10,466

  2. Train, bus via Matsumoto

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tachikawa to Matsumototrain train Azusa
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    7h 58m
    ¥4,278–8,788

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Omiya Station to Toyamatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain train
    5h 57m

  4. Drive 277.9 km

    1. Drive from Kawagoe to Takayamacar car 277.9 km
    4h 9m
    ¥4,822–6,965

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from 川越 Kawagoe to 和光市 Wakoshitrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Toyama Airport (TOY)plane plane HND - TOY
    3. Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain train
    7h 33m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kawagoe Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    6h 28m
    ¥10,600–13,100

Kawagoe to Takayama by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket¥7,735Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from 川越 Kawagoe to Takayama via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Toyama in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kawagoe Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Haneda Airport Terminal 2, Shinjuku Station West Exit, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 28m.

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