There are 4 ways to get from Maebashi to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takasaki to Toyamatrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
5h 35mDrive 214.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Maebashi to Takayamacar 214.5 km
3h 44m¥3,698–5,342Bus
- Take the bus from 新前橋駅 to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 高速バス 前橋・高崎~新宿・東京駅線 / ...
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
6h 50m¥8,350–11,700Train, bus
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Kawanakajima to Matsumototrain
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
7h 49m¥3,831–8,485
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maebashi to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Maebashi to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ¥3700 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Maebashi to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 新前橋駅 and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Maebashi to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 前橋 Maebashi and arriving at Takayama via Takasaki and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Maebashi and Takayama is 386 km. The road distance is 214.5 km.
The best way to get from Maebashi to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Maebashi to Takayama, including transfers.
Maebashi to Takayama bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from 新前橋駅 station.
Maebashi to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Takasaki station.
The best way to get from Maebashi to Takayama is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Maebashi, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from 前橋 Maebashi to Takayama via 高崎 Takasaki, Takasaki, and Toyama in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 新前橋駅 to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Kawanakajima to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
Bus from 新前橋駅 to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,200
- Website
- Nippon Chuo Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Maebashi to Takayama bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Maebashi to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maebashi to Takayama is 215 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Maebashi to Takayama.
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