There are 5 ways to get from Takayama to Lake Motosu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shizuokatrain
- Take the train from Shizuoka to Fujinomiyatrain
7h 4mDrive 209.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Lake Motosucar 209.6 km
3h 5m¥3,634–5,250Bus, train
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain
- Take the bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅bus
8h 28m¥4,360–9,400Train, bus
- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shin Fujitrain
- Take the bus from 新富士駅 to 本栖湖bus
7h 6mBus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hinobus
- Take the bus from Chuodo Hino to Kawaguchiko Sta.bus
9h 34m¥7,760–20,200
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Lake Motosu is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Lake Motosu is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Lake Motosu. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at 本栖湖 via Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Chuodo Hino and 河口湖駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Lake Motosu. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Fujinomiya via Nagoya and Shizuoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Takayama and Lake Motosu is 416 km. The road distance is 209.6 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Lake Motosu without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Takayama to Lake Motosu, including transfers.
Takayama to Lake Motosu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Lake Motosu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Lake Motosu is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥21000 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Lake Motosu, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to 本栖湖 via Nagoya Station, Nagoya, Shizuoka, Fujinomiya, and 富士宮駅 in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to 本栖湖 via Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Chūōdō Hino, Chuodo Hino, and 河口湖駅 in around 9h 34m.
- 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 Shizuoka
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Shizuoka to Fujinomiya
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
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 Shin Fuji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
- 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
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
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hino
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–7,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0555-72-6877
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from 甲府駅バスターミナル to 河口湖駅
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,700
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from 新富士駅 to 本栖湖
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,900
- Website
- Fujikyuko Bus
Bus from Chuodo Hino to Kawaguchiko Sta.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–7,500
- Schedules at
- bus.fujikyu.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Lake Motosu bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Lake Motosu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Lake Motosu is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Takayama to Lake Motosu.
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