There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Hirayu by bus, car, or train
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nagano to Taisho Pondbus
3h 56m¥14,215–19,090Drive 120.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Hirayucar 120.8 km
1h 47m¥2,093–3,024Train, bus
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsenbus Takayama
4h 14m¥5,698–9,576Train, bus via Taishoike
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Station to Taisho Ikebus
4h 56m¥9,325–13,644
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Hirayu is to drive which costs ¥2000 - ¥3100 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Hirayu is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs ¥2000 - ¥3100.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Hirayu. However, there are services departing from Nagano and arriving at Hirayu Onsen via Taishoike. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Takayama and Hirayu is 155 km. The road distance is 120.8 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Hirayu without a car is to bus which takes 3h 56m and costs ¥14000 - ¥20000.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Takayama to Hirayu, including transfers.
Takayama to Hirayu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Nagano station.
Takayama to Hirayu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Taisho Pond station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Hirayu is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Takayama to Hirayu.
There are eight+ hotels available in Hirayu.
What companies run services between Takayama, Nagano, Japan and Hirayu, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano to Taisho Pond twice daily. Tickets cost ¥3,500–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 49m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Taisho Pond
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Hirayu Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Station to Taisho Ike
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–5,000
- Schedules at
- visit-nagano.alpico.co.jp
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