There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Chikuma by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain Kagayaki / ...
3h 51mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Obasutetrain Shinonoi Line
4h 6m¥1,560–5,400Drive 124.5 km
- Drive from Takayama to Chikumacar 124.5 km
1h 57m¥2,160–3,120Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Nagano Obasutebus
4h 27m¥2,793–8,852
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Chikuma is to drive which costs ¥2100 - ¥3200 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Chikuma is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs ¥2100 - ¥3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Chikuma. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at Nagano Obasute via Sawando Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Chikuma. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Yashiro via Toyama and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Takayama and Chikuma is 273 km. The road distance is 124.5 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Chikuma without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Takayama to Chikuma, including transfers.
Takayama to Chikuma bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Chikuma train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Chikuma is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥9000 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Chikuma, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Yashiro via Toyama and Nagano in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Nagano Obasute via Sawando Bus Terminal in around 4h 27m.
- 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/
- 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 Obasute
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Obasute
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,000
- 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 Obasute
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Chikuma bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Sawando Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Chikuma train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Chikuma is 125 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Takayama to Chikuma.
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