There are 4 ways to get from Tsumago to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nagiso to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Takasakitrain
- Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain
8h 15mDrive 219.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Tsumago to Takayamacar 219.6 km
4h 5m¥3,814–5,509Train, bus
- Take the train from Nagiso to Naganotrain Shinano 25 / ...
- Take the bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminalbus Shiga Kogen
10h 30mBus
- Take the bus from Magome to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- 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 43m¥5,440–9,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tsumago to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3800 - ¥5500 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tsumago to Takayama is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs ¥3800 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Tsumago to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Tsumagobashi and arriving at 高山役場前 via Magome, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and 中之条駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Tsumago to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Nagiso and arriving at Nakanojo via Nagano and Takasaki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.
The distance between Tsumago and Takayama is 323 km. The road distance is 219.6 km.
The best way to get from Tsumago to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Tsumago to Takayama, including transfers.
Tsumago to Takayama bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Magome station.
Tsumago to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Nagiso station.
The best way to get from Tsumago to Takayama is to train which takes 8h 15m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥9500 and takes 11h 43m.
What companies run services between Tsumago, Japan and Takayama, Gunma, Japan?
You can take a bus from Tsumago to 高山役場前 via Nagiso, Nagiso, Nagano, Takasaki, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅 in around 8h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tsumagobashi to 高山役場前 via Magome, Magome, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, 中之条駅南(おりば), and 中之条駅 in around 11h 43m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Nagiso to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagiso to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- 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 Nagano to Takasaki
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥1,700–2,300
- 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/
- Phone
- 026-295-8008
- Website
- nagadenbus.co.jp
Bus from Nagano to Kusatsu Onsen Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500
- Schedules at
- nagadenbus.co.jp
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Magome to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥3,700–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 0570-048905
- Website
- jrbuskanto.co.jp
Bus from Magome to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- time.jrbuskanto.co.jp.e.wn.hp.transer.com
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Tsumago to Takayama bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Tsumago to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagano station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tsumago to Takayama is 220 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Tsumago to Takayama.
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