There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Hotaka by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
3h 31m¥1,210–4,860Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Mino-Ōtatrain Hida 16 / ...
- Take the train from Tajimi to Matsumototrain Shinano 23 / ...
6h 1mDrive 90.7 km
- Drive from Takayama to Hotakacar 90.7 km
1h 31m¥1,575–2,274
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Hotaka is to drive which costs ¥1500 - ¥2300 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Hotaka is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Hotaka. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Hotaka. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Hotaka via Minoota, Tajimi and Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
The distance between Takayama and Hotaka is 101 km. The road distance is 90.7 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Hotaka without a car is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥1200 - ¥4900.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Takayama to Hotaka, including transfers.
Takayama to Hotaka bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Hotaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Hotaka is to bus which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥1200 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Hotaka, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥900–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Takayama to Hotaka via Minoota, Tajimi, and Matsumoto in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Mino-Ōta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Tajimi to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Mino-Ōta
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Hotaka bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Hotaka train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Mino-Ōta station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Hotaka is 91 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Takayama to Hotaka.
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