How to travel from Tamano to Takayama, Japan

The distance between Tamano and Takayama is around 465km (289 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tamano to Takayama 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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Train

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Takayama.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,480($135)
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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the bus to Takayama Bus Terminal.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥48,735($355)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nagoya and then to Takayama Bus Terminal.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥12,320($90)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Takayama.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance465km (289 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tamano and Takayama

There are several options for getting from Tamano to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥12,320 ($90) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥18,480 ($135).

The distance between Tamano and Takayama is around 465km (289 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 351km (218 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Tamano and Takayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tamano to Takayama is to take the train which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx ¥18,480 ($135).

The cheapest way to travel between Tamano and Takayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥12,320 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tamano and Takayama. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Tamano to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Okayama and Nagoya. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Tamano and Takayama. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tamano and Takayama. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tamano to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Okayama Sta., Nagoya and Nagoya Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.

Ryobi Express and Nouhi Bus run regular bus services between Tamano and Takayama. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tamano to Takayama. We recommend that you take the train to Shin-Kobe then fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto (MMJ) then take the bus to Takayama Bus Terminal. instead which will take 4h 60m.

The closest major airport to Takayama is Toyama Airport (TOY) (TOY) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Takayama. Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) (MMJ) 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 Tamano and Takayama. 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 Tamano to Takayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around ¥18,480 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tamano and Takayama

Transport options from Tamano to Takayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 35m
¥18,480($135)
every 3 hours527km (327 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 60m
¥48,735($355)
4 times a day551km (342 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
¥12,320($90)
twice daily500km (311 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
¥6,710($49)
on demand465km (289 miles)

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Airports near Takayama

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

TOY
Toyama Airport (TOY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Takayama
MMJ
Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (38 miles) from Takayama
NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
International Airport
Distance
148km (92 miles) from Takayama