There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Nanao by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Kanazawatrain
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Nanaotrain
4h 25mDrive 140 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Nanaocar 140 km
2h 18m¥2,429–3,508Bus, train
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Nanaotrain [29667] JR Nanao / ...
5h 35m¥4,097–5,307Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to IIjima Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Hidaiijima to Shintakaokaeki1bannoribabus
- Take the bus from Shin-takaoka Station to Nanao Ekimaebus
5h 58m¥2,793–5,382
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Nanao is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Nanao is to drive which takes 2h 18m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Nanao. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Nanao Ekimae via Hidaiijima and Shin-takaoka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Nanao. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Nanao via Toyama and Kanazawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Takayama and Nanao is 214 km. The road distance is 140 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Nanao without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Takayama to Nanao, including transfers.
Takayama to Nanao bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Nanao train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Nanao is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2700 - ¥5500 and takes 5h 58m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Nanao, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Nanao via Toyama and Kanazawa in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Nanao Ekimae via Hidaiijima and Shin-takaoka Station in around 5h 58m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,300
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Nanao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kanazawa to Nanao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 076-431-3409
- Website
- ainokaze.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Kanazawa
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,300
- Website
- http://ainokaze.co.jp/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to IIjima Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,200–2,800
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Website
- kaetsunou.co.jp
Bus from Hidaiijima to Shintakaokaeki1bannoriba
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–1,300
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
Bus from Shin-takaoka Station to Nanao Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥600–1,300
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Nanao bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at IIjima Bus Stop station.
Takayama to Nanao train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Nanao is 140 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Takayama to Nanao.
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