There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Takashima by train, bus, car, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Takayama to Maibaratrain Hida 36
5h 20mDrive 204.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Takashimacar 204.8 km
3h 16m¥3,526–5,093Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Tsurugabus
6h 13m¥20,208–24,737Train, ferry
- Take the train from Takayama to Maibaratrain Hida 36
- Take the ferry from Nagahama port to Imazu portferry
6h 17m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Takashima is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Takashima is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Takashima. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Tsuruga via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Takashima. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Omiimazu via Maibara and Omishiotsu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Takayama and Takashima is 241 km. The road distance is 204.8 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Takashima without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Takayama to Takashima, including transfers.
Takayama to Takashima bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Takashima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Takashima is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥20000 - ¥25000 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Takashima, Shiga, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Takayama to Maibara once daily, and the journey takes 2h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Takashima via Meitetsu Bus Center and Tsuruga in around 6h 13m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Takayama to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Takayama to Maibara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–4,800
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
- Website
- biwakokisen.co.jp
Ferry from Nagahama port to Imazu port
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,800
- Schedules at
- biwakokisen.co.jp
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Booking & Getting There
Takayama to Takashima bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Takayama to Takashima train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Maibara station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Takashima is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Takayama to Takashima.
There are 210+ hotels available in Takashima.