There are 5 ways to get from Takashima to Takayama by train, bus, car, or ferry
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Shinasahi to Kyōtotrain
- Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
5h 12mDrive 207.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Takashima to Takayamacar 207.1 km
3h 13m¥3,565–5,150Bus
- Take the bus from Tsuruga to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Nagoya
6h 19m¥21,839–25,460Train
- Take the train from Maibara to Takayamatrain Hida 25
5h 45mFerry, train
- Take the ferry from Imazu port to Nagahama portferry
- Take the train from Maibara to Takayamatrain Hida 25
6h 35m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Takashima to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Takashima to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takashima to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Tsuruga and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Takashima to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Shinasahi and arriving at Takayama via Kyoto and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
The distance between Takashima and Takayama is 361 km. The road distance is 207.1 km.
The best way to get from Takashima to Takayama without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 5h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Takashima to Takayama, including transfers.
Takashima to Takayama bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Tsuruga station.
Takashima to Takayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Shinasahi station.
The best way to get from Takashima to Takayama is to train via Nagoya which takes 5h 12m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥21000 - ¥26000 and takes 6h 19m.
What companies run services between Takashima, Shiga, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Takashima to Takayama via Shinasahi, Kyōto, Kyoto, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Takashima to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Tsuruga and Meitetsu Bus Center in around 6h 19m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Shinasahi to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥800–1,200
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Tsuruga to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,077
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
- Website
- biwakokisen.co.jp
Ferry from Imazu port to Nagahama port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- biwakokisen.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Takashima to Takayama bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Takashima to Takayama train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Kyōto station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takashima to Takayama is 207 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Takashima to Takayama.
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