There are 3 ways to get from Nagano 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 98.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagano to Takayamacar 98.1 km
1h 43m¥1,690–2,441Bus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
5h 59m¥4,700–7,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagano to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥1600 - ¥2500 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Nagano to Takayama is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1600 - ¥2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagano 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 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagano 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 and Takayama is 169 km. The road distance is 98.1 km.
The best way to get from Nagano 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 to Takayama, including transfers.
Nagano to Takayama bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Nagano station.
Nagano to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagano station.
The best way to get from Nagano to Takayama is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4700 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Nagano, 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 to Takayama bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal station.
Nagano to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takasaki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagano to Takayama is 98 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Nagano to Takayama.
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