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¥3,279–4,737Bus
- Take the bus from Takaokaekimaenanabannoriba to Hatogayabus Takaokaekimae-Shirakawago
- Take the bus from Hatogaya to Kosoku Kakamigaharabus
6h 4m¥4,091–5,984Train
- 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
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takaoka to Gifu is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4800 and takes 2h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Takaoka to Gifu is to drive which takes 2h 44m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4800.
No, there is no direct bus from Takaoka to Gifu. However, there are services departing from Takaokaekimaenanabannoriba and arriving at 徹明町 1番のりば via Hatogaya and Kitabora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
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 Kaetsuno Bus, depart from Takaokaekimaenanabannoriba 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 ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 6h 4m.
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, you can take a bus from Takaokaekimaenanabannoriba to 徹明町 1番のりば via Hatogaya, Kosoku Kakamigahara, and Kitabora in around 6h 4m.
- 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
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Gifu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- kaetsunou.co.jp
Bus from Takaokaekimaenanabannoriba to Hatogaya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
- Phone
- 058-201-0489
- Website
- gifubus.co.jp
Bus from Hatogaya to Kosoku Kakamigahara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- gifubus.co.jp
- Book at
- willerexpress.com
- Adult
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takaoka Sta. to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Meitetsu Gifu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,200
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takaoka to Gifu bus services, operated by Kaetsuno Bus, arrive at Hatogaya 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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