There are 3 ways to get from Matsumoto Castle to Takayama by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
2h 48m¥900–4,400Train
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Tajimitrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Mino-Ōta to Takayamatrain Hida 25 / ...
4h 52mDrive 84.2 km
- Drive from Matsumoto Castle to Takayamacar 84.2 km
1h 21m¥1,464–2,115
Matsumoto Castle to Takayama by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥1400 - ¥2200 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Takayama is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs ¥1400 - ¥2200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Takayama Nohi Bus Center. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto Castle to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Takayama via Tajimi and Mino-Ōta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Matsumoto Castle and Takayama is 86 km. The road distance is 84.2 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Takayama without a car is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥900 - ¥4400.
The bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center takes 2h 33m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Matsumoto Castle to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto Castle to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Takayama is to bus which takes 2h 48m and costs ¥900 - ¥4400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto Castle, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥900–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matsumoto Castle to Takayama via Matsumoto, Tajimi, and Mino-Ōta in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Mino-Ōta to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Mino-Ōta to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto Castle to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Matsumoto Castle to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tajimi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto Castle to Takayama is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Matsumoto Castle to Takayama.
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