How to travel from Chiba to Takayama, Japan

The distance between Chiba and Takayama is around 335km (208 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chiba 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Takayama.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥24,640($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Takayama.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥17,250($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Takayama Nouhi BC.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,035($66)
Operated by

Nouhi Bus

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Drive

Drive to Takayama.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance335km (208 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiba and Takayama

There are several options for getting from Chiba to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥9,035 ($66) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥24,640 ($180).

The distance between Chiba and Takayama is around 335km (208 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 265km (165 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Chiba and Takayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chiba to Takayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx ¥24,640 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Chiba and Takayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥9,035 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chiba and Takayama. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chiba to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tokyo and Nagoya. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Chiba and Takayama. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chiba and Takayama. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chiba to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station, Shinjuku Station/West and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Nouhi Bus run regular bus services between Chiba and Takayama. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiba to Takayama. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Takayama. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Chiba and Takayama. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiba to Takayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around ¥17,250 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chiba and Takayama

Transport options from Chiba to Takayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
3h 40m
¥24,640($180)
4 times a day409km (254 miles)
Fly to Komatsu (KMQ), train4hrs
¥32,580($240)
4 times a day547km (340 miles)
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train4h 35m
¥21,080($155)
every 3 hours534km (332 miles)
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train4h 40m
¥22,450($165)
every 3 hours580km (361 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train5h 30m
¥27,790($205)
every 3 hours793km (493 miles)
Train
4h 30m
¥17,250($125)
every 3 hours546km (339 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
¥9,035($66)
4 times a day365km (227 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
¥4,930($36)
on demand335km (208 miles)

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Airports near Takayama

The following major airports near Takayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.

TOY
Toyama Airport (TOY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Takayama
MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (38 miles) from Takayama
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Takayama