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 18m¥1,210–4,860Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain Hida 10 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Matsumototrain Shinano 23 / ...
5h 58mDrive 90.7 km
- Drive from Takayama to Hotakacar 90.7 km
1h 31m¥1,393–2,011
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Hotaka is to drive which costs ¥1300 - ¥2100 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Hotaka is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ¥1300 - ¥2100.
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 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Hotaka. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Hotaka via Nagoya and Matsumoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
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 18m and costs ¥1200 - ¥4900.
It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 18m and costs ¥1200 - ¥4900. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 5h 58m.
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 Nagoya and Matsumoto in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Takayama to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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 Nagoya 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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