There are 9 ways to get from Utazu to Takayama by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Utazu to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
6h 43mDrive 498 km
cheapest- Drive from Utazu to Takayamacar 498 km
6h 40m¥8,564–12,370Bus
- Take the bus from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal to Ōsakabus Kan-onji Express
- Take the bus from Osaka Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
10h 31m¥14,689–20,678Train, train to Kobe, fly to Matsumoto Airport, bus
- Take the train from Utazu to Okayamatrain
- Take the train from Okayama to Shin Kobetrain
- Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane UKB - MMJ
- Take the bus from Shinshimashima Station to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
7h 24mBus, train
- Take the bus from Takamatsu Station to Minatomachi BT OCATbus
- Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
12h 2m¥13,800–16,000Train to Kochi Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, train
- Take the train from Utazu to Kochi(Kochi)train
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane KCZ - NKM
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
9h 2mTrain to Kochi Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
- Take the train from Utazu to Kochi(Kochi)train
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane KCZ - NGO
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
8h 53mTrain to Matsuyama Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
- Take the train from Utazu to Matsuyama(Ehime)train
- Fly from Matsuyama Airport (MYJ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane MYJ - ITM
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
9h 52mTrain to Kochi Airport, fly to Osaka International Airport, train
- Take the train from Utazu to Kochi(Kochi)train
- Fly from Kochi Airport (KCZ) to Osaka International Airport (ITM)plane KCZ - ITM
- Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
9h 49m
Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Utazu to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥8500 - ¥13000 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Utazu to Takayama is to drive which takes 6h 40m and costs ¥8500 - ¥13000.
No, there is no direct bus from Utazu to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Osaka Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Utazu to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Utazu and arriving at Takayama via Okayama and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Utazu and Takayama is 545 km. The road distance is 498 km.
The best way to get from Utazu to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Utazu to Takayama, including transfers.
Utazu to Takayama bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, depart from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal station.
Utazu to Takayama train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), depart from Utazu station.
The best way to get from Utazu to Takayama is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥14000 - ¥21000 and takes 10h 31m.
What companies run services between Utazu, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Utazu to Takayama via Okayama, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 6h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Utazu to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal, Ōsaka, and Osaka Station in around 10h 31m.
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from Matsuyama Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥46,000–130,000
Flights from Kochi Airport to Osaka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥34,000–35,500
- Phone
- 0570-00-4592
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Utazu to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Utazu to Okayama
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Utazu to Kochi(Kochi)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Utazu to Kochi(Kochi)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Utazu to Matsuyama(Ehime)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
Train from Utazu to Kochi(Kochi)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company)
- Phone
- 087-823-3083
- Website
- jr-shikokubus.co.jp
Bus from Sakaide Interchange Bus Terminal to Ōsaka
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥4,500–6,500
- Schedules at
- japanbusonline.com
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Booking & Getting There
Utazu to Takayama bus services, operated by JR Shikoku Bus, arrive at Ōsaka station.
Utazu to Takayama train services, operated by JR SHIKOKU (Shikoku Railway Company), arrive at Okayama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Utazu to Takayama is 498 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Utazu to Takayama.
There are 379+ hotels available in Takayama.




