There are 4 ways to get from Kawaguchi to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 川口 Kawaguchi to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Jk
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Suzakatrain
3h 11m¥7,175–9,020Drive 220.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kawaguchi to Takayamacar 220.8 km
3h 3m¥3,826–5,527Bus
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Suzaka Stationbus
5h 33m¥7,935–13,059Bus via 北赤羽 Kita-Akabane
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Suzaka Stationbus
5h 37m¥7,967–10,091
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kawaguchi to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Kawaguchi to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kawaguchi station to Takayama station. However, there are services departing from Ikebukuro Station East Exit and arriving at Suzaka Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kawaguchi to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 川口 Kawaguchi and arriving at Suzaka via Omiya Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Kawaguchi and Takayama is 226 km. The road distance is 220.8 km.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9000.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kawaguchi to Takayama, including transfers.
Kawaguchi to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Ikebukuro Station East Exit.
Kawaguchi to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 川口 Kawaguchi station.
The best way to get from Kawaguchi to Takayama is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥14000 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Kawaguchi, Japan and Takayama, Nagano, Japan?
You can take a train from 川口 Kawaguchi to Takayama via 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, Nagano, and Suzaka in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Suzaka Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost ¥4,200–8,500 and the journey takes 4h 19m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 川口 Kawaguchi to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥290–420
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Nagano to Suzaka
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥480–600
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Station East Exit to Suzaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Suzaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Kawaguchi to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Suzaka Station.
Kawaguchi to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kawaguchi to Takayama is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Kawaguchi to Takayama.
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