There are 4 ways to get from Shiga Highlands 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
3h 52mDrive 181.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Shiga Highlands to Takayamacar 181.5 km
2h 46m¥3,148–4,547Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hasuike to Naganobus
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
6h 6m¥3,350–8,700Bus
- Take the bus from Hasuike to Naganobus Shiga Kogen
- Take the bus from Nagano to Taisho Pondbus
7h 34m¥7,600–14,200
Shiga Highlands to Takayama by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiga Highlands to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Shiga Highlands to Takayama is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Shiga Highlands to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Hasuike and arriving at Takayama Nohi Bus Center via Nagano, Taishoike and Hirayu Onsen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Shiga Highlands station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Liyama Station and arriving at Takayama via Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
The distance between Shiga Highlands and Takayama is 260 km. The road distance is 181.5 km.
The best way to get from Shiga Highlands to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Shiga Highlands to Takayama, including transfers.
Shiga Highlands to Takayama bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Hasuike station.
Shiga Highlands to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Liyama Station.
The best way to get from Shiga Highlands to Takayama is to train which takes 3h 52m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥15000 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Shiga Highlands, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Shiga Highlands to Takayama via Liyama Station and Toyama in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hasuike to Takayama Nohi Bus Center via Nagano, Taishoike, and Hirayu Onsen in around 7h 34m.
- 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 Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- 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/
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Hasuike to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Hasuike to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- 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
Shiga Highlands to Takayama bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Nagano station.
Shiga Highlands to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiga Highlands to Takayama is 181 km. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Shiga Highlands to Takayama.
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