There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Shiga Highlands 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 Shinshunakanotrain
4h 44mDrive 183.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Shiga Highlandscar 183.5 km
2h 45m¥3,184–4,599Bus, train
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain
- Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus
6h 8m¥3,360–8,900Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Sawando Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Sawando Bus Terminal to Naganobus
- Take the bus from Nagano to Hasuikebus
7h 30m¥5,193–11,852
Takayama to Shiga Highlands by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Shiga Highlands is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Shiga Highlands is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Shiga Highlands. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at Hasuike via Sawando Bus Terminal and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Shiga Highlands. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Shinshunakano via Toyama and Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Takayama and Shiga Highlands is 305 km. The road distance is 183.5 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Shiga Highlands without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Takayama to Shiga Highlands, including transfers.
Takayama to Shiga Highlands bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Shiga Highlands train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Shiga Highlands is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥12000 and takes 7h 30m.
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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Hasuike via Sawando Bus Terminal and Nagano in around 7h 30m.
- 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 Shinshunakano
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,100
- 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
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Hasuike
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Hasuike
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–3,000
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Shiga Highlands bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Sawando Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Shiga Highlands train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Shiga Highlands is 184 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Takayama to Shiga Highlands.
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