There are 4 ways to get from Shinjuku to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
3h 27m¥7,499–9,444Drive 227.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Shinjuku to Takayamacar 227.6 km
3h 3m¥3,947–5,702Bus via Nagano Station
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
4h 2m¥13,200–18,770Bus
- Take the bus from Shimo-Ochiai to Suzaka Stationbus
4h 24m¥7,800–9,400
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 3m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Takayama station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Station and arriving at Suzaka via Tōkyō Station and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Takayama is 252 km. The road distance is 227.6 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥7500 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Shinjuku to Takayama, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Takayama is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs ¥7500 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus via Nagano Station, which costs ¥13000 - ¥19000 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Takayama, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,200–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Shimo-Ochiai to Suzaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Shinjuku to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Takayama is 228 km. It takes approximately 3h 3m to drive from Shinjuku to Takayama.
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