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How to get fromLake Biwa to Takayamaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train Hida 9 / ...
    4h 16m

  2. Drive 187.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shiga to Takayamacar car 187.4 km
    2h 49m
    ¥3,251–4,695

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    5h 24m
    ¥6,723–9,309

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Kusatsu to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    4h 37m

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  • Distance: 311.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Lake Biwa, Shiga, Japan and Takayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Zeze to Takayama via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 4h 16m. 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.

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