There are 5 ways to get from Takayama to Echizen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Echizen-Takefutrain Tsurugi
3h 24mDrive 147.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Echizencar 147.7 km
2h 17m¥2,563–3,702Bus, train
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain Kagayaki
5h 48m¥4,197–5,507Train via Gifu
- Take the train from Takayama to Gifutrain Hida 16 / ...
- Take the train from Gifu to Tsurugatrain Shirasagi
5h 8mBus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Takefubus
6h 12m¥7,532–8,061
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Echizen is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Echizen is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Takefu via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Echizen. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Echizen-Takefu via Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Takayama and Echizen is 255 km. The road distance is 147.7 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Echizen without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Takayama to Echizen, including transfers.
Takayama to Echizen bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Echizen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Echizen is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Echizen, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Echizen-Takefu via Toyama in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Takefu via Meitetsu Bus Center in around 6h 12m.
- 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 Takayama to Gifu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Toyama to Echizen-Takefu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,400–3,400
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Gifu to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Fukui
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,600
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–4,800
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Phone
- 052-582-5151
- Website
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Takefu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300
- Schedules at
- meitetsu-bus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Echizen bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Takayama to Echizen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Echizen is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Takayama to Echizen.
There are 100+ hotels available in Echizen.