There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Hokone by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
2h 31mDrive 114.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Hokonecar 114.5 km
1h 43m¥1,987–2,870Bus via Hidaiijima
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to IIjima Bus Stopbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Hidaiijima to Shintakaokaeki１bannoribabus Shirakawago-Takaokaekimae
4h 3m¥10,193–13,582Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Takaoka Sta.bus Takayama
5h 13m¥10,125–12,424
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Hokone is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2900 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Hokone is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2900.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Hokone. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Shintakaokaeki１bannoriba via Hidaiijima. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Hokone. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Shin-Takaoka via Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Takayama and Hokone is 125 km. The road distance is 114.5 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Hokone without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Takayama to Hokone, including transfers.
Takayama to Hokone bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Hokone train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Hokone is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus via Hidaiijima, which costs ¥10000 - ¥14000 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Hokone, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Takayama to Toyama 4 times a day, and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Hokone via Hidaiijima and Shintakaokaeki１bannoriba in around 4h 3m.
- 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
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to IIjima Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,800
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Takaoka Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Website
- kaetsunou.co.jp
Bus from Hidaiijima to Shintakaokaeki１bannoriba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Hokone bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at IIjima Bus Stop station.
Takayama to Hokone train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Hokone is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Takayama to Hokone.
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