There are 3 ways to get from Suwa Ko 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 52m¥1,356–5,010Train
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Tajimitrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Mino-Ōta to Takayamatrain Hida 25 / ...
5h 29mDrive 111 km
- Drive from Suwa to Takayamacar 111 km
1h 45m¥1,927–2,783
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suwa Ko to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Suwa Ko to Takayama is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Suwa Ko 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 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Suwa Ko to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Okaya and arriving at Takayama via Shiojiri, Tajimi and Mino-Ōta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Suwa Ko and Takayama is 110 km. The road distance is 111 km.
The best way to get from Suwa Ko to Takayama without a car is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥1300 - ¥5000.
It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Suwa Ko to Takayama, including transfers.
Suwa Ko to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Suwa Ko to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Suwa Ko to Takayama is to bus which takes 3h 52m and costs ¥1300 - ¥5000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 29m.
What companies run services between Suwa Ko, 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 Okaya to Takayama via Shiojiri, Tajimi, and Mino-Ōta in around 5h 29m.
- 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
Suwa Ko to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Suwa Ko to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tajimi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suwa Ko to Takayama is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Suwa Ko to Takayama.
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