There are 3 ways to get from Nagoya to Takato by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Ina Bus Terminalbus
4h 43m¥4,700–7,200Drive 160.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Nagoya to Takatocar 160.1 km
2h 22m¥2,746–3,967Train
- Take the train from Chikusa to Shiojiritrain Shinano 23 / ...
- Take the train from Okaya to Inashitrain Chuuouhonsen Shisen / ...
4h 52m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Takato is to drive which costs ¥2700 - ¥4000 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Nagoya to Takato is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs ¥2700 - ¥4000.
No, there is no direct bus from Nagoya to Takato. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Bus Center and arriving at Takato via Ina Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Nagoya to Takato. However, there are services departing from Chikusa and arriving at Inashi via Shiojiri and Okaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Nagoya and Takato is 175 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Takato without a car is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Nagoya to Takato, including transfers.
Nagoya to Takato bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Nagoya to Takato train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Chikusa station.
The best way to get from Nagoya to Takato is to bus which takes 4h 43m and costs ¥4700 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Nagoya, Japan and Takato, Japan?
Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Ina Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥4,200 and the journey takes 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chikusa to Takato via Shiojiri, Okaya, Inashi, and Ina Bus Terminal in around 4h 52m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Chikusa to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Okaya to Inashi
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Okaya to Inashi
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥490–700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Okaya to Inashi
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Ina Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Nagoya to Takato bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Ina Bus Terminal station.
Nagoya to Takato train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shiojiri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nagoya to Takato is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Nagoya to Takato.
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