There are 4 ways to get from Kyoto (State) 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 11mDrive 245.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kyoto to Takayamacar 245.1 km
3h 32m¥4,257–6,149Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
5h 19m¥6,724–9,255Train
- Take the train from Kyōto to Takayamatrain Hida 25
4h 49m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kyoto (State) to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kyoto (State) station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Kyoto (State) to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Marutamachi and arriving at Takayama via Kyoto and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
The distance between Kyoto (State) and Takayama is 303 km. The road distance is 245.1 km.
The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Takayama without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 11m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Kyoto (State) to Takayama, including transfers.
Kyoto (State) to Takayama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate.
Kyoto (State) to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Kyoto (State) to Takayama is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 19m.
What companies run services between Kyoto (State), Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a subway from Marutamachi to Takayama via Kyoto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 4h 11m. 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
Kyoto (State) to Takayama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Kyoto (State) to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kyoto (State) to Takayama is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kyoto (State) to Takayama.
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