There are 4 ways to get from Tokyo to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Naganotrain Hakutaka / ...
2h 24m¥7,345–9,102Drive 233.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Tokyo to Takayamacar 233.8 km
3h 7m¥4,050–5,850Bus via Nagano Station
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Stationbus
4h 2m¥13,200–18,770Bus
- Take the bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Suzaka Stationbus
5h 50m¥8,058–10,184
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tokyo to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥4000 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Tokyo to Takayama is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tokyo to Takayama station. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Nagano Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Tokyo station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Tōkyō Station and arriving at Suzaka via Nagano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Tokyo and Takayama is 242 km. The road distance is 233.8 km.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Tokyo to Takayama, including transfers.
Tokyo to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tokyo to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Tōkyō Station.
The best way to get from Tokyo to Takayama is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs ¥7000 - ¥9500. Alternatively, you can bus via Nagano Station, which costs ¥13000 - ¥19000 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Tokyo, Japan and Takayama, Nagano, Japan?
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,200–4,200 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station hourly. Tickets cost ¥4,200–8,000 and the journey takes 3h 43m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Tōkyō Station to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥3,200–4,200
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Nagano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–8,000
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Day bus
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Night bus
- ¥4,500–5,500
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Ikebukuro Eki to Suzaka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Daytime Service
- ¥4,200–5,500
- Evening Service
- ¥4,500–5,500
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More Questions & Answers
Tokyo to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Nagano Station.
Tokyo to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tokyo to Takayama is 234 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Tokyo to Takayama.
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