The distance between Akō and Takayama is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Akō to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Nagoya and then to Takayama.
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Take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the bus to Takayama Bus Terminal.
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Take the train to Kyoto then take the bus to Takayama Bus Terminal.
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There are several options for getting from Akō to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around ¥12,595 ($90) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥15,880 ($115).
The distance between Akō and Takayama is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (187 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Akō and Takayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Akō to Takayama is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx ¥15,880 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Akō and Takayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,595 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Akō and Takayama. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Akō to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Banshuako, Himeji and Nagoya. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Akō and Takayama. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Akō and Takayama. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Takayama. instead which will take 4h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Akō to Takayama. We recommend that you take the train to Sannomiya(Jr) then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the bus to Takayama Bus Terminal. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Takayama is Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Takayama. Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) and Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Akō and Takayama. The distance is around 407km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Akō to Takayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around ¥15,880 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 10m | ¥15,880($115) | every 3 hours | 457km (284 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | ¥43,125($315) | 4 times a day | 485km (302 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 5h 35m | ¥17,110($125) | every 20 mins | 458km (284 miles) |
Train to Kyoto, bus | 7h 25m | ¥12,595($90) | 6 times a week | 486km (302 miles) |
Drive | 5hrs | ¥6,160($45) | on demand | 407km (253 miles) |
Nouhi Bus
Meitetsu Bus
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Takayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.