There are 8 ways to get from Shikoku to Takayama by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Kochi Airport to Komaki Airport, train
best- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane KCZ - NKM
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
5h 22mDrive 592.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Matsuyama to Takayamacar 592.8 km
8h 23m¥10,298–14,874Train
- Take the train from Osugi to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
9h 37mBus
- Take the bus from Otoyo to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchibus
- Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
12h¥15,570–19,260Fly Kochi Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane KCZ - NGO
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
5h 13mFly Kochi Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KCZ - ITM
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
6h 8mFly Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport, train
- Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
6h 13mBus, train
- Take the bus from Otoyo to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Chuo Inter to Minatomachi BT OCATbus
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
13h 53m¥17,820–21,210
Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Komaki Airport (NKM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shikoku to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥10000 - ¥15000 and takes 8h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Shikoku to Takayama is to drive which takes 8h 23m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shikoku to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 田井 and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Otoyo, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal and Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
No, there is no direct train from Shikoku to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Osugi and arriving at Takayama via Okayama and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Shikoku and Takayama is 533 km. The road distance is 592.8 km.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Shikoku to Takayama, including transfers.
Shikoku to Takayama bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Otoyo station.
Shikoku to Takayama train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Osugi station.
The best way to get from Shikoku to Takayama is to train which takes 9h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥15000 - ¥20000 and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Shikoku, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a bus from 田井 to Takayama via 大杉駅前, Osugi, Okayama, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 田井 to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via 大杉駅前, Otoyo, Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal, Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi, and Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate in around 12h.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Kochi Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥55,000–260,000
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥45,000–200,000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from Kochi Airport to Komaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥31,000–75,000
Flights from Kochi Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥30,000–70,000
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥11,000–23,000
- Website
- fujidream.co.jp
Flights from Kochi Airport to Komaki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥31,000–75,000
Flights from Kochi Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥30,000–70,000
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
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 Okayama to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- 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 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 Shin Osaka to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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 Shin Osaka to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- 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/
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
Train from Osugi to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- jr-shikoku.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3536-3957
- Website
- kintetsu.co.jp
Train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,400–5,500
- Schedules at
- hyperdia.com
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Otoyo to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥5,050
- Schedules at
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Otoyo to Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
- 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
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,900–6,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Website
- footbus.co.jp
Bus from Takamatsu Chuo Inter to Minatomachi BT OCAT
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- willerexpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
Shikoku to Takayama bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Takamatsu Chuo Interchange Bus Terminal station.
Shikoku to Takayama train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shikoku to Takayama is 593 km. It takes approximately 8h 23m to drive from Shikoku to Takayama.
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