There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Arashiyama by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain Hida 10 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 26mDrive 253.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Arashiyamacar 253.8 km
3h 40m¥4,403–6,360Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatebus Takayama
4h 37m¥6,588–8,248Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Kyōtotrain Hida 36
4h 6m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Arashiyama is to drive which costs ¥4400 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Arashiyama is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Arashiyama station. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Arashiyama. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Saga-Arashiyama via Nagoya and Kyōto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Takayama and Arashiyama is 310 km. The road distance is 253.8 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Arashiyama without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Takayama to Arashiyama, including transfers.
Takayama to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Arashiyama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Arashiyama is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 26m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 37m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Arashiyama, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Saga-Arashiyama via Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyōto in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, Nohi Bus operates a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,000 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Takayama to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Arashiyama bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate.
Takayama to Arashiyama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Arashiyama is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Takayama to Arashiyama.
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