There are 4 ways to get from Maizuru to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Nishimaizuru to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
5h 40mDrive 264.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Maizuru to Takayamacar 264.5 km
3h 50m¥4,595–6,637Bus
- Take the bus from Nishimaizuru-eki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
6h 44m¥8,950–11,450Train
- Take the train from Nishimaizuru to Kyōtotrain [188384] Ltd. Exp Maizuru 4 / ...
- Take the train from Kyōto to Takayamatrain Hida 25
6h 18m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maizuru to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥4500 - ¥7000 and takes 3h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Maizuru to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥4500 - ¥7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Maizuru to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Nishimaizuru-eki and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Maizuru to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Nishimaizuru and arriving at Takayama via Kyoto and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Maizuru and Takayama is 395 km. The road distance is 264.5 km.
The best way to get from Maizuru to Takayama without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 5h 40m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Maizuru to Takayama, including transfers.
Maizuru to Takayama bus services, operated by Kyoto Kotsu, depart from Nishimaizuru-eki station.
Maizuru to Takayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nishimaizuru station.
The best way to get from Maizuru to Takayama is to train via Nagoya which takes 5h 40m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥12000 and takes 6h 44m.
What companies run services between Maizuru, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Nishimaizuru to Takayama via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nishimaizuru-eki to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi and Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate in around 6h 44m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishimaizuru to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nishimaizuru to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- 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
- 0773-75-5000
- Website
- kyotokotsu.jp
Bus from Nishimaizuru-eki to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,450
- Schedules at
- kyotokotsu.jp
- 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
Maizuru to Takayama bus services, operated by Kyoto Kotsu, arrive at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi.
Maizuru to Takayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maizuru to Takayama is 265 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Maizuru to Takayama.
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