There are 5 ways to get from Ojiya to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagaoka to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
6h 37mDrive 249 km
cheapest- Drive from Ojiya to Takayamacar 249 km
3h 41m¥4,255–6,147Train, bus
- Take the train from Ojiya to Togarinozawa-Onsentrain Jouetsusen
- Take the bus from Nagano to Teikoku Hotel Maebus
10h 3m¥10,038–16,295Train via Nyūzen
- Take the train from Miyauchi(Niigata) to Naoetsutrain
- Take the train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)train
- Take the train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
7h 41mBus
- Take the bus from Sanjo Tsubame to Kanazawabus Niigata
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
11h 33m¥10,988–15,205
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ojiya to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Ojiya to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Ojiya to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Sanjo Tsubame and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kanazawa Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Ojiya to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Ojiya and arriving at Takayama via Nagaoka, Joetsumyoko and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.
The distance between Ojiya and Takayama is 302 km. The road distance is 249 km.
The best way to get from Ojiya to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Ojiya to Takayama, including transfers.
Ojiya to Takayama bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Sanjo Tsubame station.
Ojiya to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagaoka station.
The best way to get from Ojiya to Takayama is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥11000 - ¥16000 and takes 11h 33m.
What companies run services between Ojiya, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Ojiya to Takayama via Ojiya, Nagaoka, Joetsumyoko, and Toyama in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ojiya to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Ojiya, Nagaoka, Tsubamesanjo, Sanjo Tsubame, Kanazawa, and Kanazawa Station in around 11h 33m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagaoka to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–1,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Joetsumyoko to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Ojiya to Togarinozawa-Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Miyauchi(Niigata) to Naoetsu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Website
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
Train from Naoetsu to Tomari(Toyama)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- Echigo Tokimeki Railway
- Phone
- 076-431-3409
- Website
- Ainokaze Toyama Railway
Train from Tomari(Toyama) to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- Ainokaze Toyama Railway
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Teikoku Hotel Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Sanjo Tsubame to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–7,500
- Schedules at
- hokutetsu.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Ojiya to Takayama bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa station.
Ojiya to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ojiya to Takayama is 249 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Ojiya to Takayama.
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