There are 5 ways to get from Mashiko to Takayama by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kanuma Interchange to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
7h 14mDrive 318.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Mashiko to Takayamacar 318.2 km
5h 3m¥5,458–7,884Train
- Take the train from 小山 Oyama to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ju
- Take the train from Omiya Station to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
8hTrain, bus via Matsumoto
- Take the train from Oyama to Shinjuku Stationtrain
- Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumototrain
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
10h 6m¥6,273–11,426Train, bus
- Take the train from Oyama to Shinjuku Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
10h 23m¥7,173–14,726
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mashiko to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Mashiko to Takayama is to drive which takes 5h 3m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Mashiko to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Kanuma Interchange and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Mashiko to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 益子 Mashiko and arriving at Takayama via 下館 Shimodate, 小山 Oyama, Omiya Station and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Mashiko and Takayama is 435 km. The road distance is 318.2 km.
The best way to get from Mashiko to Takayama without a car is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Mashiko to Takayama, including transfers.
Mashiko to Takayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, depart from Kanuma Interchange station.
Mashiko to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 小山 Oyama station.
The best way to get from Mashiko to Takayama is to bus which takes 7h 14m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Mashiko, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Mashiko to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kanuma Interchange and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 益子 Mashiko to Takayama via 下館 Shimodate, 小山 Oyama, 大宮 Ōmiya, Omiya Station, and Toyama in around 8h.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 小山 Oyama to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,100
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Omiya Station to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Oyama to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Oyama to Shinjuku Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Kanuma Interchange to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Mashiko to Takayama bus services, operated by JR Bus Kanto, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Mashiko to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mashiko to Takayama is 318 km. It takes approximately 5h 3m to drive from Mashiko to Takayama.
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