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How to get fromNara-shi to Takayamaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nara-shi to Takayama by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain train
    2. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    5h

  2. Drive 267.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nara-shi to Takayamacar car 267.2 km
    3h 51m
    ¥4,636–6,697

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from JR Nara Station to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Nagoya
    6h 25m
    ¥7,600–8,700

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Nara to Kyōtotrain train D: Nara Line Local / ...
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    5h 38m

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  • Distance: 341.5 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Nara-shi, Japan and Takayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Nara to Takayama via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JR Nara Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Meitetsu Bus Center in around 6h 25m.

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