There are 4 ways to get from Gunma to Takayama by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Takasaki to Toyamatrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Toyama to Takayamatrain Hida
4h 33m¥10,426–14,661Drive 204.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Takasaki to Takayamacar 204.3 km
3h 31m¥3,502–5,058Train, bus
- Take the train from Takasaki to Naganotrain
- Take the train from Nagano to Matsumototrain
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
5h 23m¥5,927–16,938Bus
- Take the bus from 高崎駅東口 to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus 高速バス 前橋・高崎~新宿・東京駅線 / ...
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus Takayama
6h 15m¥10,850–15,200
Gunma to Takayama by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gunma to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Gunma to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Gunma to Takayama. However, there are services departing from 高崎駅東口 and arriving at Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Gunma to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Takasaki and arriving at Takayama via Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Gunma and Takayama is 376 km. The road distance is 204.3 km.
The best way to get from Gunma to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Gunma to Takayama, including transfers.
Gunma to Takayama bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, depart from 高崎駅東口 station.
Gunma to Takayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Takasaki station.
The best way to get from Gunma to Takayama is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥10000 - ¥16000 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Gunma, Japan and Takayama, Japan?
You can take a train from Takasaki to Takayama via Toyama in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 高崎駅東口 to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- 050-2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Takasaki to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥7,500–11,000
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥7,500–10,000
- Reserved seat
- ¥8,500–11,000
- Green seat
- ¥11,000–15,000
Train from Takasaki to Nagano
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥4,000–6,500
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved seat
- ¥4,000–5,500
- Reserved seat
- ¥5,000–6,500
- Green seat
- ¥6,000–8,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Toyama to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥3,500–4,000
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,900–4,100
- Green Seat
- ¥4,000–5,500
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,300–3,400
- Schedules at
- https://japantravel.navitime.com/en/area/jp/route/
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Unreserved Seat
- ¥2,900–3,400
- Reserved Seat
- ¥2,300–3,200
- Green Seat
- ¥3,000–4,000
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Nagano to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Schedules at
- jreast.co.jp
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–7,500
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 027-287-4000
- Website
- ncb.jp
Bus from 高崎駅東口 to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,200
- Website
- https://ncb.jp/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥9,500–13,000
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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Gunma to Takayama bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Gunma to Takayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Toyama station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gunma to Takayama is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Gunma to Takayama.
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