There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Kyoto (State) by train, bus, or car
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Train via Nagoya
best- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain Hida 10 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain Hikari / ...
3h 15mDrive 246.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Kyotocar 246.4 km
3h 33m¥4,280–6,183Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatebus Takayama
4h 27m¥6,608–8,218Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Kyōtotrain Hida 36
3h 56m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Kyoto (State) is to drive which costs ¥4200 - ¥6500 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Kyoto (State) is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs ¥4200 - ¥6500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Kyoto (State) station. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Kyoto (State). However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Marutamachi via Nagoya and Kyoto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
The distance between Takayama and Kyoto (State) is 303 km. The road distance is 246.4 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Kyoto (State) without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Takayama to Kyoto (State), including transfers.
Takayama to Kyoto (State) bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Kyoto (State) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Kyoto (State) is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥6500 - ¥8500 and takes 4h 27m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Kyoto (State), Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Marutamachi via Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Kyoto in around 3h 15m. 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
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Kyoto (State) bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate.
Takayama to Kyoto (State) train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Kyoto (State) is 246 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Takayama to Kyoto (State).
There are 3735+ hotels available in Kyoto (State).







