The distance between Takayama and Shimoda is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Takayama to Shimoda by train and car. 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 then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda.
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There are several options for getting from Takayama to Shimoda by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥13,415 ($100) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥5,065 ($37).
The distance between Takayama and Shimoda is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 223km (139 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Takayama and Shimoda by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Shimoda is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥5,065 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Shimoda, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥13,415 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Shimoda. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Shimoda. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nagoya, Atami and Ito. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
Japan Railways Limited Express, Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways (JR) run train services between Takayama and Shimoda. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 45m, 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 Takayama and Shimoda. We recommend that you drive to Shimoda. instead which will take 4h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Shimoda. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya then Atami and then to Izukyu Shimoda. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Shimoda is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 70km (44 miles) from Shimoda. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) 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 Shimoda. The distance is around 337km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Shimoda is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around ¥13,415 ($100).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 5h 45m | ¥13,415($100) | every 3 hours | 475km (295 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | ¥5,065($37) | on demand | 337km (209 miles) |
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The following major airports near Shimoda offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.