There are 5 ways to get from Takayama to Akakura Onsen by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
5h 50mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogentrain
6h 24m¥2,710–7,000Drive 173.8 km
- Drive from Takayama to Akakura Onsencar 173.8 km
2h 45m¥3,015–4,355Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Toyama Stationbus Takayama
- Take a shuttle bus from Toyama Airport to Akakura Onsen
9h 20m¥9,913–10,641Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Snow Monkey Park to Akakura Onsenbus
9h 41m¥9,693–16,352
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Akakura Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3000 - ¥4400 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Akakura Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥3000 - ¥4400.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Akakura Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at Akakura Onsen via Sawando Bus Terminal, Nagano and Snow Monkey Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Akakura Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Myoko-Kogen via Toyama and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Takayama and Akakura Onsen is 304 km. The road distance is 173.8 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Akakura Onsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Takayama to Akakura Onsen, including transfers.
Takayama to Akakura Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Akakura Onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Akakura Onsen is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥9500 - ¥17000 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Akakura Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Akakura Onsen Bus Stop via Toyama, Nagano, Myoko-Kogen, and Myoko Bus Terminal in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Akakura Onsen via Sawando Bus Terminal, Nagano, and Snow Monkey Park in around 9h 41m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
Train from Nagano to Myoko-Kogen
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Toyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,200
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- [email protected]
- Website
- myokoshuttle.com
Shuttle from Toyama Airport to Akakura Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000
- Schedules at
- myokoshuttle.com
- Website
- myokoshuttle.com
Bus from Snow Monkey Park to Akakura Onsen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500
- Schedules at
- myokoshuttle.com
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Akakura Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Sawando Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Akakura Onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Akakura Onsen is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Takayama to Akakura Onsen.
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