There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Kyoto by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain Hida 10 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 3mDrive 246.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Kyotocar 246.4 km
3h 33m¥4,281–6,183Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatebus Takayama
4h 33m¥6,000–8,000Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Kyōtotrain Hida 36
3h 44m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Kyoto is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Kyoto is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Kyoto station. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Shiokoji Takakura. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Takayama and arriving at Kyōto. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Takayama and Kyoto is 299 km. The road distance is 246.4 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Kyoto without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 3m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Takayama to Kyoto, including transfers.
Takayama to Kyoto bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Kyoto is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 3m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6000 - ¥8000 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Kyoto, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Kyoto via Nagoya Station and Nagoya in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, Nohi Bus operates a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate twice daily. Tickets cost ¥6,000–8,000 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Kyoto
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Takayama to Kyōto
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- 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 Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Want to know more about travelling around Japan
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Kyoto bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate.
Takayama to Kyoto train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Kyoto is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Takayama to Kyoto.
Book your Takayama to Kyoto train tickets online with Omio.
There are 3735+ hotels available in Kyoto.







