The distance between Takayama and Tokyo is around 298km (185 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Takayama to Tokyo by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to Tokyo Haneda (HND).
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Take the train to Toyama and then to Tokyo.
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Take the bus to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit.
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There are several options for getting from Takayama to Tokyo by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around ¥17,385 ($125) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥34,360 ($250).
The distance between Takayama and Tokyo is around 298km (185 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 232km (144 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Takayama and Tokyo by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Takayama to Tokyo is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx ¥34,360 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Takayama and Tokyo, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around ¥17,385 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Takayama and Tokyo. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Takayama to Tokyo. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toyama. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.
Japan Railways Limited Express and Japan Railways Shinkansen run train services between Takayama and Tokyo. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Tokyo. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Takayama to Tokyo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hirayu Onsen and Kamikochi BT. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
Alpico Group run regular bus services between Takayama and Tokyo. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Takayama to Tokyo. We recommend that you take the train to Toyama then fly from Toyama (TOY) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Tokyo is Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) (HND) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Tokyo. Narita International Airport (NRT) (NRT) and Ibaraki Airport (IBR) (IBR) 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 Tokyo. The distance is around 298km (185 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Takayama to Tokyo is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around ¥17,385 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 30m | ¥34,360($250) | 4 times a day | 392km (243 miles) |
Train to Toyama, plane | 3h 55m | ¥37,920($275) | 4 times a day | 518km (322 miles) |
Train to Nagoya, Fly | 4h 20m | ¥61,055($445) | every 3 hours | 506km (315 miles) |
Train | 3h 40m | ¥17,385($125) | 4 times a day | 479km (297 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | ¥19,165($140) | once daily | 309km (192 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | ¥4,380($32) | on demand | 298km (185 miles) |
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The following major airports near Tokyo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Japan and internationally.