There are 3 ways to get from Nagano Station to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain [15837] JR Agatsuma / ...
4h 7m¥2,560–3,891Drive 97.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagano Station to Takayamacar 97.5 km
1h 42m¥1,690–2,441Bus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
6h 21m¥4,700–7,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano Station to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano Station to Takayama is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano Station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at 高山役場前 via 草津温泉 and 中之条駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano Station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Nakanojo via Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Nagano Station and Takayama is 169 km. The road distance is 97.5 km.
The best way to get from Nagano Station to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3900.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Nagano Station to Takayama, including transfers.
Nagano Station to Takayama bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Nagano station.
Nagano Station to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano Station to Takayama is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥8000 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Nagano Station, Japan and Takayama, Gunma, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagano to 高山役場前 via Takasaki, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅 in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nagano Station to Takayama bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal station.
Nagano Station to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano Station to Takayama is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Nagano Station to Takayama.
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