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How to get fromShinjuku to Takayamaby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Shinjuku to Takayama by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Jōmō-Kōgentrain train Tanigawa / ...
    2h 41m
    ¥7,120–9,245

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 中之条駅南（おりば）bus bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
    4h 33m
    ¥1,167–4,614

  3. Drive 137 km

    1. Drive from Shinjuku to Takayamacar car 137 km
    1h 57m
    ¥2,371–3,425

  4. Train via Akabane

    1. Take the train from Akabane to Nakanojotrain train [187346] Ltd. Exp Kusatsu 1
    4h 28m
    ¥2,259–3,644

  5. Train via Takasaki

    1. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain train Ja / ...
    2. Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 高崎 Takasakitrain train Ju
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain train
    5h 32m
    ¥2,396–3,874

  6. Bus via 新前橋駅

    1. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 新前橋駅bus bus 高速バス 前橋・高崎～池袋・新宿線 / ...
    5h 38m
    ¥2,040–3,700

Shinjuku to Takayama by bus and foot

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 169.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 41m

What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Takayama, Gunma, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Jōmō-Kōgen every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, Express bus - Gunma Prefecture operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 中之条駅南（おりば） every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,000–4,000 and the journey takes 3h.

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