There are 4 ways to get from Nozawaonsen to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Liyama Station to Toyamatrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
4h 44mDrive 187.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nozawaonsen to Takayamacar 187.3 km
2h 47m¥3,257–4,704Train, bus
- Take the train from Liyama Station to Toyamatrain Hakutaka
- Take the bus from Toyama Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
7h 27m¥6,100–7,500Bus
- Take the bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Nagano Station East Exitbus Nozawa Onsen
- Take the bus from Nagano to Taisho Pondbus
7h 35m¥7,480–14,194
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nozawaonsen to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Nozawaonsen to Takayama is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nozawaonsen to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal and arriving at Takayama Nohi Bus Center via Nagano, Taishoike and Hirayu Onsen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Nozawaonsen station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Liyama Station and arriving at Takayama via Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Nozawaonsen and Takayama is 242 km. The road distance is 187.3 km.
The best way to get from Nozawaonsen to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Nozawaonsen to Takayama, including transfers.
Nozawaonsen to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal station.
Nozawaonsen to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Liyama Station.
The best way to get from Nozawaonsen to Takayama is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Nozawaonsen, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Takayama via Iiyama, Liyama Station, and Toyama in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center via Nagano Station East Exit, Nagano, Taishoike, and Hirayu Onsen in around 7h 35m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Liyama Station to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Liyama Station to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Toyama Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,200
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nozawa Onsen Chuo Terminal to Nagano Station East Exit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–3,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Taisho Pond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Nozawaonsen to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station East Exit.
Nozawaonsen to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nozawaonsen to Takayama is 187 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Nozawaonsen to Takayama.
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