The distance between Takayama and Nagoya is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Takayama to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Nagoya → Takayama if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nagoya.
Take the bus to Nagoya Station.
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There are several options for getting from Takayama to Nagoya by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥3,695 ($27) and will take around 2h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥2,190 ($16).
The distance between Takayama and Nagoya is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 111km (69 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Takayama and Nagoya by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Nagoya is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx ¥2,190 ($16).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Nagoya, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥3,695 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Nagoya. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Takayama and Nagoya with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 15m.
Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Takayama and Nagoya. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Takayama and Nagoya. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Takayama and Nagoya with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 35m.
Nouhi Bus run regular bus services between Takayama and Nagoya. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Nagoya. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Nagoya is Nagoya Airport (NKM) (NKM) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Nagoya. Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO) (NGO) and Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Takayama and Nagoya. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Nagoya is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around ¥6,160 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 15m | ¥6,160($45) | every 3 hours | 166km (103 miles) |
Bus | 2h 35m | ¥3,695($27) | every 3 hours | 145km (90 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | ¥2,190($16) | on demand | 145km (90 miles) |
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The following major airports near Nagoya offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.