There are 5 ways to get from Nagoya Station to Takaoka by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tsuruga
best- Take the train from Nagoya to Tsurugatrain Shirasagi
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Takaokatrain Tsurugi
3h 27m¥4,480–6,409Drive 212.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagoya Station to Takaokacar 212.2 km
3h 10m¥3,689–5,328Bus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Sougawabus
5h 11m¥4,000–6,800Train
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Toyamatrain
4h 23mBus via Kanazawa
- Take the bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gatebus Nagoya
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Hirokojibus
6h 21m¥4,085–6,750
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nagoya Station to Takaoka is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Nagoya Station to Takaoka is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya Station to Takaoka. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Bus Center and arriving at Kyukan-iryo Center Mae via Joshi Koen Mae. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagoya Station to Takaoka. However, there are services departing from Nagoya and arriving at Shin-Takaoka via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Nagoya Station and Takaoka is 307 km. The road distance is 212.2 km.
The best way to get from Nagoya Station to Takaoka without a car is to train via Tsuruga which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Nagoya Station to Takaoka, including transfers.
Nagoya Station to Takaoka bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Nagoya Station to Takaoka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagoya station.
The best way to get from Nagoya Station to Takaoka is to train via Tsuruga which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥7000 and takes 5h 11m.
What companies run services between Nagoya Station, Japan and Takaoka, Japan?
You can take a train from Nagoya to Shin-Takaoka via Tsuruga in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Sougawa every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,300–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Nagoya to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,800–2,700
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Shin-Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagoya Station to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Sougawa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exit to Kanazawa Station West Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–6,000
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Website
- kaetsunou.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station to Hirokoji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nagoya Station to Takaoka bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Sougawa station.
Nagoya Station to Takaoka train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya Station to Takaoka is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Nagoya Station to Takaoka.
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