There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Shima 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 Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain
7h 31mDrive 210.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Shima Onsencar 210.7 km
3h 46m¥3,659–5,286Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 中之条駅南（おりば）bus 新宿～伊香保・草津
11h 16m¥8,608–13,926Bus, train
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Imaitrain
- Take the train from Imai to Karuizawatrain
11h 26m¥5,730–10,900
Takayama to Shima Onsen by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Shima Onsen is to drive which costs ¥3600 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Shima Onsen is to drive which takes 3h 46m and costs ¥3600 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Shima Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at 月見橋 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and 中之条駅（１番のりば）. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Shima Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Nakanojo via Toyama and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
The distance between Takayama and Shima Onsen is 433 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Shima Onsen without a car is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Takayama to Shima Onsen, including transfers.
Takayama to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Shima Onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Shima Onsen is to train which takes 7h 31m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥14000 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Shima Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to 月見橋 via Toyama, Takasaki, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅（１番のりば） in around 7h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to 月見橋 via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, 中之条駅南（おりば）, and 中之条駅（１番のりば） in around 11h 16m.
- 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
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥4,100–5,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥650–900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Imai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥850–1,200
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Matsumoto to Imai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–1,400
- 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
- 0268-21-4700
- Website
- shinanorailway.co.jp
Train from Imai to Karuizawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,700
- Website
- https://www.shinanorailway.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Website
- busnet-gunma.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 中之条駅南（おりば）
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,000–4,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Shima Onsen bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Shima Onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Shima Onsen is 211 km. It takes approximately 3h 46m to drive from Takayama to Shima Onsen.
There are 204+ hotels available in Shima Onsen.