There are 4 ways to get from Otemachi to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Niigata to Joetsumyokotrain
- Take the train from Joetsumyoko to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain
7h 47mDrive 347.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Otemachi to Takayamacar 347.5 km
4h 24m¥6,033–8,715Bus
- Take the bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawabus Niigata
- Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
11h¥8,488–14,150Bus via Nagano
- Take the bus from Niigata-eki to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Teikoku Hotel Maebus
11h 26m¥10,088–15,350
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Otemachi to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Otemachi to Takayama is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Otemachi to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Niigata Eki Mae and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Kanazawa Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Otemachi to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Shibata(Niigata) and arriving at Takayama via Niigata, Joetsumyoko and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between Otemachi and Takayama is 374 km. The road distance is 347.5 km.
The best way to get from Otemachi to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Otemachi to Takayama, including transfers.
Otemachi to Takayama bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, depart from Niigata Eki Mae station.
Otemachi to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Niigata station.
The best way to get from Otemachi to Takayama is to train which takes 7h 47m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥15000 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Otemachi, Niigata, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Shibata(Niigata) to Takayama via Niigata, Joetsumyoko, and Toyama in around 7h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shibata(Niigata) to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Niigata, Niigata Eki Mae, Kanazawa, and Kanazawa Station in around 11h.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Niigata to Joetsumyoko
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Joetsumyoko to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,600–2,200
- 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
- 076-234-0123
- Website
- hokutetsu.co.jp
Bus from Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥5,000–9,500
- 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
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata-eki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Otemachi to Takayama bus services, operated by Hokuriku Railroad, arrive at Kanazawa station.
Otemachi to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Joetsumyoko station.
Yes, the driving distance between Otemachi to Takayama is 347 km. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Otemachi to Takayama.
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