There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Shibu Onsen by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takayama to Toyamatrain
- Take the train from Toyama to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Yudanakatrain
5h 23mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain Shinano 25 / ...
6h 32m¥2,710–7,000Drive 171 km
- Drive from Takayama to Shibu Onsencar 171 km
2h 30m¥2,966–4,285Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Naganobus
7h 27m¥5,193–11,852
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Shibu Onsen is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Shibu Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Shibu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at Snow Monkey Park via Sawando Bus Terminal and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Shibu Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Yudanaka via Toyama and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
The distance between Takayama and Shibu Onsen is 294 km. The road distance is 171 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Shibu Onsen without a car is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Takayama to Shibu Onsen, including transfers.
Takayama to Shibu Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Shibu Onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Shibu Onsen is to train which takes 5h 23m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 27m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Shibu Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Shibu Onsen via Toyama, Nagano, and Yudanaka in around 5h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Shibu Onsen via Sawando Bus Terminal, Nagano, and Snow Monkey Park in around 7h 27m.
- 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/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 026-248-6000
- Website
- nagaden-net.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Yudanaka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,300
- Website
- https://www.nagaden-net.co.jp.e.yv.hp.transer.com/?lang=eng
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- 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 Sawando Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥650–3,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,000–5,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Shibu Onsen bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Sawando Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Shibu Onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Shibu Onsen is 171 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Takayama to Shibu Onsen.
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