There are 4 ways to get from Shiga to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain Hikari / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain Hida 9 / ...
4h 16mDrive 226.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Ōtsu to Takayamacar 226.1 km
3h 26m¥3,923–5,667Bus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
5h 24m¥6,723–9,309Train
- Take the train from Kusatsu to Takayamatrain Hida 25
4h 37m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Shiga to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shiga station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Shiga to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Zeze and arriving at Takayama via Kyoto and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Shiga and Takayama is 311 km. The road distance is 226.1 km.
The best way to get from Shiga to Takayama without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Shiga to Takayama, including transfers.
Shiga to Takayama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate.
Shiga to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Kyoto station.
The best way to get from Shiga to Takayama is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥9500 and takes 5h 24m.
What companies run services between Shiga, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Zeze to Takayama via Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, Nohi Bus operates a bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥6,500–9,000 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Kyoto to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Kusatsu to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,500–9,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shiga to Takayama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Shiga to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Takayama is 226 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Shiga to Takayama.
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