Rome2Rio

How to get fromTakayama to Kyotoby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Kyoto

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Takayama to Kyoto by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tsurugatrain train Kagayaki
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train Thunderbird / ...
    4h 54m
    ¥10,498–13,876

  2. Drive 386.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Kyotocar car 386.1 km
    5h 43m
    ¥6,687–9,658

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nagano Station to Fukakusa Kyotobus bus
    8h 3m
    ¥13,805–24,020

  4. Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane plane HND - ITM
    3. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus bus
    6h 37m
    ¥20,988–30,296

  5. Train via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Nagoyatrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    5h 51m

  6. Train to Matsumoto Airport, fly to Kobe, train

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Muraitrain train
    2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)plane plane MMJ - UKB
    3. Take the train from Shin Kobe to Kyototrain train
    6h 47m

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Osaka International Airport (ITM) flights

Calendar217Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket¥12,085Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Takayama to Kyoto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 471.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Takayama, Nagano, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Takayama to Kyōto via Suzaka, Nagano, and Tsuruga in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Nagano Station to Fukakusa Kyoto once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,500–13,000 and the journey takes 7h 29m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Japan

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers