How to travel from Yokohama to Takayama, Japan

The distance between Yokohama and Takayama is around 295km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Yokohama 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Takayama.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    ¥46,135($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Nagoya and then to Takayama.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    ¥18,070($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Takayama Nouhi BC.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    ¥10,540($77)
Operated by

Nouhi Bus

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Drive

Drive to Takayama.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance295km (183 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Yokohama and Takayama

There are several options for getting from Yokohama to Takayama by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ¥10,540 ($77) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ¥46,135 ($335).

The distance between Yokohama and Takayama is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Yokohama and Takayama by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Yokohama to Takayama is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx ¥46,135 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Yokohama and Takayama, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ¥10,540 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Yokohama and Takayama. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Yokohama to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shin-Yokohama and Nagoya. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

Japan Railways Shinkansen and Japan Railways Limited Express run train services between Yokohama and Takayama. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Yokohama and Takayama. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Yokohama to Takayama. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Haneda Airport Terminal 1 Station, Shinjuku-Nishiguchi and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Nouhi Bus run regular bus services between Yokohama and Takayama. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Yokohama to Takayama. We recommend that you fly from Tokyo Haneda (HND) to Toyama (TOY) then take the train to Takayama. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Yokohama and Takayama. The distance is around 295km (183 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Yokohama to Takayama is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ¥18,070 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Yokohama and Takayama

Transport options from Yokohama to Takayama
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 20m
¥46,135($335)
every 20 mins381km (237 miles)
Fly to Komatsu (KMQ), train3h 45m
¥49,010($360)
every 20 mins519km (322 miles)
Fly to Chūbu Centrair (NGO), Train4h 20m
¥70,775($515)
every 3 hours507km (315 miles)
Fly to Osaka Itami (ITM), train5h 30m
¥36,690($270)
every 3 hours766km (476 miles)
Train
3h 50m
¥18,070($130)
every 3 hours493km (306 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
¥10,540($77)
once daily334km (207 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
¥4,245($31)
on demand295km (183 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