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How to get fromTakayama to Otariby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Otari by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain train
    2. Take the train from Toyama to Itoigawatrain train
    3. Take the train from Itoigawa to Minami-Otaritrain train
    5h 1m

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Shinano-Ōmachitrain train
    3. Take the train from Shinano-Omachi to Minami-Otaritrain train
    5h 29m
    ¥2,110–6,150

  3. Drive  145.2 km

    1. Drive from Takayama to Otaricar car 145.2 km
    2h 22m
    ¥2,501–3,613

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  • Distance: 197.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Otari, Japan?

You can take a train from Takayama to Minami-Otari via Toyama and Itoigawa in around 5h 1m.

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