There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Shinjuku by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Suzaka Station to Shimo-Ochiaibus
2h 49m¥7,818–9,776Drive 214.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Shinjukucar 214.4 km
3h 25m¥3,718–5,370Train
- Take the train from Sakurasawa to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain
- Take the train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Ja / ...
3h 30m¥8,775–10,844
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Shinjuku is to drive which costs ¥3700 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Shinjuku is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥7500 - ¥10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama station to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Suzaka Station and arriving at Shimo-Ochiai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Sakurasawa and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku via Nagano and 大宮 Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Takayama and Shinjuku is 244 km. The road distance is 214.4 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Shinjuku without a car is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥7500 - ¥10000.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Takayama to Shinjuku, including transfers.
Takayama to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, depart from Suzaka Station.
Takayama to Shinjuku train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), depart from Sakurasawa station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Shinjuku is to bus which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥7500 - ¥10000. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥8500 - ¥11000 and takes 3h 30m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Nagano, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?
Nagaden Bus operates a bus from Suzaka Station to Shimo-Ochiai once daily. Tickets cost ¥4,200–5,500 and the journey takes 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Takayama to 新宿 Shinjuku via Sakurasawa, Nagano, Omiya Station, and 大宮 Ōmiya in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
Train from Sakurasawa to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–900
- Website
- Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway)
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Nagano to Omiya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800–3,600
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from 大宮 Ōmiya to 新宿 Shinjuku
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Suzaka Station to Shimo-Ochiai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Shinjuku bus services, operated by Nagaden Bus, arrive at Shimo-Ochiai station.
Takayama to Shinjuku train services, operated by Nagaden (Nagano Electric Railway), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Shinjuku is 214 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Takayama to Shinjuku.
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