How to travel from Motobu to Takayama, Japan
The distance between Motobu and Takayama is around 1,598km (993 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Motobu to Takayama by bus, plane, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Takayama → Motobu if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the bus to Takayama Bus Terminal.
- Duration7h 30m
- Flight time3hrs
- Typical cost¥38,060($280)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所, train
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the train to Hiroshima then Nagoya and then to Takayama.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥46,000($335)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所 then take the bus to Hakata Bus Terminal then Meitetsu Nagoya and then to Takayama Bus Terminal.
- Duration1 day 18h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost¥33,265($245)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Motobu and Takayama
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Motobu to Takayama by bus, plane, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which costs around ¥21,765 ($160) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,910 ($255).
The distance between Motobu and Takayama is around 1,598km (993 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,375km (855 miles)
It takes around 7h 5m to get from Motobu and Takayama by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Motobu to Takayama is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 6h 40m and will set you back approx ¥34,910 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Motobu and Takayama is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which will typically cost around ¥21,765 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Motobu and Takayama. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Toyama and then to Takayama. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Motobu and Takayama. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Komatsu (KMQ) then take the train to Toyama and then to Takayama. instead which will take 6h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Motobu to Takayama. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Takayama. instead which will take 7h 5m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Motobu to Takayama. We recommend that you take the bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル then fly from Okinawa (OKA) to Chūbu Centrair (NGO) then take the train to Takayama. instead which will take 7h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Motobu to Takayama is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 5m and will usually cost around ¥21,765 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Motobu and Takayama
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 6 similar | 7h 30m | ¥38,060($280) | 4 times a day | 1,782km (1,107 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 6h 40m | ¥34,910($255) | 4 times a day | 1,678km (1,043 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 7h 5m | ¥21,765($160) | every 3 hours | 1,598km (993 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 7h 45m | ¥35,320($260) | every 3 hours | 1,644km (1,022 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 8hrs | ¥30,530($225) | every 3 hours | 1,656km (1,029 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 8h 5m | ¥34,090($250) | 5 times a day | 1,800km (1,119 miles) |
| Bus to 那覇空港国内線ターミナル, plane and train | 8h 30m | ¥40,520($295) | every 3 hours | 2,160km (1,342 miles) |
Ferry to 鹿児島新港 新港待合所, train + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | ¥46,000($335) | 5 times a week | 1,815km (1,128 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 1 day 6h | ¥46,685($340) | 5 times a week | 1,815km (1,128 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 1 day 11h | ¥39,290($285) | 5 times a week | 1,934km (1,202 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 1 day 18h | ¥33,265($245) | 5 times a week | 2,013km (1,251 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Motobu and Takayama
Airlines
Peach Aviation Limited
Japan Transocean Air
Skymark Airlines
Solaseed Air
Bus companies
Yanbaru Express
Karry Kanko
Nouhi Bus
Nishitetsu
Meitetsu Bus
Ferry operators
A Line
Marix Line
Train operators
Airports near Takayama
The following major airports near Takayama offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.
Toyama Airport (TOY)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Takayama
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
- Distance
- 60km (38 miles) from Takayama
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
- Distance
- 148km (92 miles) from Takayama