The distance between Takayama and Tamano is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Takayama to Tamano by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Shinshimashima Station then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Okayama.
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Take the bus to Nagoya Station and then to Okayama.
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There are several options for getting from Takayama to Tamano by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥12,320 ($90) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥37,235 ($270).
The distance between Takayama and Tamano is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 351km (218 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Takayama and Tamano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Tamano is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx ¥37,235 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Tamano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,320 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Takayama and Tamano. We recommend that you take the bus to Shinshimashima Station then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Okayama. instead which will take 5h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Takayama and Tamano. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Takayama to Tamano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nagoya Station, Nagoya and Okayama. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.
Nouhi Bus and Ryobi Express run regular bus services between Takayama and Tamano. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Tamano. We recommend that you take the bus to Shinshimashima Station then fly from Matsumoto (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) then take the train to Okayama. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Tamano is Okayama Airport (OKJ) (OKJ) which is approximately 31km (19 miles) from Tamano. Takamatsu Airport (TAK) (TAK) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) (KIX) 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 Tamano. The distance is around 465km (289 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Tamano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around ¥12,320 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 10m | ¥37,235($270) | 4 times a day | 551km (343 miles) |
Bus | 8h 40m | ¥12,320($90) | twice daily | 528km (328 miles) |
Drive | 5h 50m | ¥6,710($49) | on demand | 465km (289 miles) |
Meitetsu Bus
Nouhi Bus
Fuji Dream
The following major airports near Tamano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.