There are 4 ways to get from Takayama to Yamanaka 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 Kagaonsentrain Tsurugi
3h 9mDrive 146.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Takayama to Yamanaka Onsencar 146.1 km
2h 9m¥2,531–3,655Bus, train
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
- Take the train from Kanazawa to Kagaonsentrain Tsurugi
4h 40m¥7,247–9,057Bus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
5h 10m¥7,197–8,907
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen is to drive which costs ¥2500 - ¥3700 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen is to drive which takes 2h 9m and costs ¥2500 - ¥3700.
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen station. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at Kanazawa Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Kagaonsen via Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Takayama and Yamanaka Onsen is 200 km. The road distance is 146.1 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen, including transfers.
Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.
Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
The best way to get from Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Yamanaka Onsen, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen via Toyama and Kagaonsen in around 3h 9m. Alternatively, Nohi Bus operates a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kanazawa Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost ¥3,100–4,000 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Takayama to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Toyama to Kagaonsen
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Kanazawa to Kagaonsen
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥650–950
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-055-521
- Website
- IR Ishikawa Railway
Train from Kanazawa to Kagaonsen
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- IR Ishikawa Railway
- 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 Kanazawa Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,100–4,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Kanazawa Station.
Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 9m to drive from Takayama to Yamanaka Onsen.
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