There are 5 ways to get from Takaoka to Gifu by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tsuruga
best- Take the train from Shin-Takaoka to Tsurugatrain Tsurugi
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Gifutrain Shirasagi
3h 28m¥4,075–5,711Drive 188.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Takaoka to Gifucar 188.8 km
2h 44m¥3,251–4,696Bus
- Take the bus from Sougawa to Midland Square Maebus
5h 25m¥4,557–7,675Train
- Take the train from Toyama to Gifutrain
4h 46mBus via Takayama
- Take the bus from Takaoka Sta. to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Meitetsu Gifubus Takayama
7h 59m¥6,627–8,126
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Takaoka to Gifu is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Takaoka to Gifu is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Takaoka to Gifu. However, there are services departing from Kyukan-iryo Center Mae and arriving at Midland Square Mae via Sougawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Takaoka to Gifu. However, there are services departing from Shin-Takaoka and arriving at Gifu via Tsuruga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Takaoka and Gifu is 277 km. The road distance is 188.8 km.
The best way to get from Takaoka to Gifu without a car is to train via Tsuruga which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Takaoka to Gifu, including transfers.
Takaoka to Gifu bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Sougawa station.
Takaoka to Gifu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Takaoka station.
The best way to get from Takaoka to Gifu is to train via Tsuruga which takes 3h 28m and costs ¥4000 - ¥6000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4500 - ¥8000 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Takaoka, Japan and Gifu, Japan?
You can take a train from Shin-Takaoka to Gifu via Tsuruga in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, Meitetsu Bus operates a bus from Sougawa to Midland Square Mae hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,300–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 38m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Shin-Takaoka to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Gifu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Sougawa to Midland Square Mae
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–6,000
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Takaoka to Gifu bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Midland Square Mae station.
Takaoka to Gifu train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takaoka to Gifu is 189 km. It takes approximately 2h 44m to drive from Takaoka to Gifu.
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