There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Shika 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 Chijitrain
4h 20mDrive 148.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Shikacar 148.8 km
2h 19m¥2,581–3,728Bus, train
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Kanemarutrain [29667] JR Nanao
5h 36m¥12,847–16,007Bus
- 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 Wakura Onsen Omatsuri Hallbus
6h 32m¥10,893–15,382
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Shika is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3800 and takes 2h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Shika is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3800.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Shika. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Wakura Onsen Omatsuri Hall via Hidaiijima and Shin-takaoka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Shika. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Chiji via Toyama and Kanazawa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.
The distance between Takayama and Shika is 212 km. The road distance is 148.8 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Shika without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Takayama to Shika, including transfers.
Takayama to Shika bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Shika train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Shika is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥16000 and takes 6h 32m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Shika, Ishikawa-ken, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Shika via Toyama, Kanazawa, and Chiji in around 4h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shika via Hidaiijima, Shin-takaoka Station, and Wakura Onsen Omatsuri Hall in around 6h 32m.
- 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 Chiji
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,000
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Kanazawa to Kanemaru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥750–1,100
- 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 Wakura Onsen Omatsuri Hall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥700–1,300
- Schedules at
- kaetsunou.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Shika bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at IIjima Bus Stop station.
Takayama to Shika train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Shika is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Takayama to Shika.
There are 36+ hotels available in Shika.