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How to get fromTakayama to Shiga Highlandsby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Shiga Highlands 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 Naganotrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagano to Shinshunakanotrain train
    4h 42m

  2. Drive  182.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Shiga Highlandscar car 182.8 km
    2h 43m
    ¥2,816–4,068

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus bus
    6h 5m
    ¥3,360–8,900

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Naganobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus bus
    7h 30m
    ¥5,193–11,852

Takayama to Shiga Highlands by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration6h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,360Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Shiga Highlands, Japan?

You can take a train from Takayama to Shiga Highlands via Toyama, Nagano, and Shinshunakano in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Hasuike via Sawando Bus Terminal and Nagano in around 7h 30m.

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