There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Suwa by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
3h 39m¥1,460–5,200Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain Hida 10 / ...
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain Shinano 23 / ...
6h 2mDrive 111 km
- Drive from Takayama to Suwacar 111 km
1h 45m¥1,928–2,785
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Suwa is to drive which costs ¥1900 - ¥2800 and takes 1h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Suwa is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs ¥1900 - ¥2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nohi Bus Center and arriving at Matsumoto Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Suwa. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Kami-Suwa via Nagoya and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Takayama and Suwa is 118 km. The road distance is 111 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Suwa without a car is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥1400 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Takayama to Suwa, including transfers.
Takayama to Suwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Takayama to Suwa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Suwa is to bus which takes 3h 39m and costs ¥1400 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Suwa, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥900–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Takayama to Kami-Suwa via Nagoya and Shiojiri in around 6h 2m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Takayama to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- 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 Suwa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Suwa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Suwa is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Takayama to Suwa.
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