How to travel from Takayama to Shizuoka, Japan

The distance between Takayama and Shizuoka is around 262km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Takayama to Shizuoka 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 ShizuokaTakayama if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Shizuoka.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,950($80)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Nagoya Station then take the train to Shizuoka.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥9,035($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Shizuoka.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance262km (163 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Takayama and Shizuoka

There are several options for getting from Takayama to Shizuoka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ¥9,035 ($66) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥10,950 ($80).

The distance between Takayama and Shizuoka is around 262km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 165km (102 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Takayama and Shizuoka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Takayama to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥10,950 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Shizuoka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train 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 Takayama and Shizuoka. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 3 hours.

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

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

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Takayama and Shizuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Shizuoka. instead which will take 3h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Shizuoka. We recommend that you take the train to Nagoya and then to Shizuoka. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Shizuoka is Shizuoka Airport (FSZ) (FSZ) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) 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 Takayama and Shizuoka. The distance is around 262km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Shizuoka is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around ¥10,950 ($80).

How do I get from Takayama to Shizuoka

Compare travel optionsbetween Takayama and Shizuoka

Transport options from Takayama to Shizuoka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 30m
¥10,950($80)
every 3 hours340km (211 miles)
Bus and Train
3h 50m
¥9,035($66)
every 3 hours320km (199 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
¥3,970($29)
on demand262km (163 miles)

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Airports near Shizuoka

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

FSZ
Shizuoka Airport (FSZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
27km (17 miles) from Shizuoka
HND
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
International Airport
Distance
142km (88 miles) from Shizuoka
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Shizuoka