There are 3 ways to get from Shiojiri to Takayama by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
3h 50m¥1,144–4,798Train
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Tajimitrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Mino-Ōta to Takayamatrain Hida 25 / ...
4h 26mDrive 90.9 km
- Drive from Shiojiri to Takayamacar 90.9 km
1h 30m¥1,579–2,280
Shiojiri to Takayama by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shiojiri to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Shiojiri to Takayama is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Shiojiri to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Takayama Nohi Bus Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Shiojiri to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Shiojiri and arriving at Takayama via Tajimi and Mino-Ōta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Shiojiri and Takayama is 98 km. The road distance is 90.9 km.
The best way to get from Shiojiri to Takayama without a car is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥1100 - ¥4800.
It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Shiojiri to Takayama, including transfers.
Shiojiri to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Shiojiri to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Shiojiri to Takayama is to bus which takes 3h 50m and costs ¥1100 - ¥4800. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Shiojiri, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥900–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shiojiri to Takayama via Tajimi and Mino-Ōta in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shiojiri to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Mino-Ōta to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Mino-Ōta to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Shiojiri to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Shiojiri to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tajimi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shiojiri to Takayama is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Shiojiri to Takayama.
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