There are 4 ways to get from Yamanashi to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain Azusa
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
5h 42m¥2,647–6,772Train
- Take the train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to 八王子 Hachiōjitrain Co
- Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Nagoyatrain
- Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
6h 59mDrive 186.4 km
- Drive from Yamanashi to Takayamacar 186.4 km
2h 49m¥3,235–4,672Bus
- Take the bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
7h 14m¥8,647–13,872
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yamanashi to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Yamanashi to Takayama is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct bus from Yamanashi station to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Kofu Station and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Yamanashi to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 山梨市 Yamanashishi and arriving at Takayama via Hachioji, Shin Yokohama and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Yamanashi and Takayama is 195 km. The road distance is 186.4 km.
The best way to get from Yamanashi to Takayama without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 42m and costs ¥2600 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Yamanashi to Takayama, including transfers.
Yamanashi to Takayama bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, depart from Kofu Station.
Yamanashi to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 山梨市 Yamanashishi station.
The best way to get from Yamanashi to Takayama is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8500 - ¥14000 and takes 7h 14m.
What companies run services between Yamanashi, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to Takayama via Hachioji, Shin Yokohama, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via 甲府 Kōfu, Kofu Station, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 14m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Kōfu to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 山梨市 Yamanashishi to 八王子 Hachiōji
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,100–1,500
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Shin Yokohama to Nagoya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
Train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 042-352-3700
- Website
- keio-bus.com
Bus from Kofu Station to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–4,000
- Schedules at
- highwaybus.com
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ¥7,000–9,500
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Yamanashi to Takayama bus services, operated by Keio Dentetsu Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Yamanashi to Takayama train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 八王子 Hachiōji station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yamanashi to Takayama is 186 km. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Yamanashi to Takayama.
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