There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Minami-Alps by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain Azusa
5h 27m¥2,890–7,100Drive 171.5 km
- Drive from Takayama to Minami-Alpscar 171.5 km
2h 42m¥2,975–4,298Bus
- 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 Kofu Stationbus
8h 33m¥6,590–15,800
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Minami-Alps is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Minami-Alps is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Minami-Alps. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at 小笠原橋 via Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Chuodo Hino and 甲府駅バスターミナル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Takayama and Minami-Alps is 197 km. The road distance is 171.5 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Minami-Alps without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 27m and costs ¥2800 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Takayama to Minami-Alps, including transfers.
Takayama to Minami-Alps bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Minami-Alps bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Minami-Alps is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Takayama to Minami-Alps.
There are 204+ hotels available in Minami-Alps.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Minami-Alps, Japan?
You can take a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to 小笠原橋 via Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Chuodo Hino, and 甲府駅バスターミナル in around 8h 33m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- 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
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Chuodo Hino to Kofu Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–3,700
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
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