What is the cheapest way to get from Hitachinaka to Takayama?

The cheapest way to get from Hitachinaka to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥6000 - ¥9000 and takes 5h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hitachinaka to Takayama?

The fastest way to get from Hitachinaka to Takayama is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs ¥6000 - ¥9000.

Is there a direct train between Hitachinaka and Takayama?

No, there is no direct train from Hitachinaka to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Katsuta and arriving at Takayama via Shinagawa and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Hitachinaka to Takayama?

The distance between Hitachinaka and Takayama is 634 km. The road distance is 366.8 km.

How do I travel from Hitachinaka to Takayama without a car?

The best way to get from Hitachinaka to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs ¥17000 - ¥24000.

How long does it take to get from Hitachinaka to Takayama?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Hitachinaka to Takayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hitachinaka to Takayama train from?

Hitachinaka to Takayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Katsuta station.

Train or bus from Hitachinaka to Takayama?

The best way to get from Hitachinaka to Takayama is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs ¥17000 - ¥24000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥16000 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Hitachinaka to Takayama train arrive?

Hitachinaka to Takayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, arrive at Shinagawa station.

Can I drive from Hitachinaka to Takayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Hitachinaka to Takayama is 367 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Hitachinaka to Takayama.

Where can I stay near Takayama?

There are 315+ hotels available in Takayama.

Hitachinaka to Takayama - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Hitachinaka to Takayama by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Katsuta to Shinagawa
2. Take the train from Shinagawa to Nagoya Station
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
6h 39m
¥17,037–23,894
Drive 366.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hitachinaka to Takayama366.8 km
5h 35m
¥6,236–9,007
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mito Station South Exit to Tokyo Station Nihonbashi ExitMito
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus TerminalTakayama
7h 32m
¥8,027–15,306
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Toyama Airport, train
1. Take the train from Katsuta to Shinagawa
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Toyama Airport (TOY)HND - TOY
3. Take the train from Toyama to Takayama
8h 4m
¥20,357–51,384
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Katsuta to Ueno
2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Matsumoto
3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
9h 5m
¥9,221–18,368
Train, bus via Tokyo
1. Take the train from Katsuta to Shimbashi
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Matsumoto IC
3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Interchange to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
9h 35m
¥8,003–11,949
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Katsuta to Shinagawa
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)HND - NGO
3. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
8h 24m
¥24,507–40,084
Train to Tokyo International Airport, fly to Komatsu Airport, train
1. Take the train from Katsuta to Shinagawa
2. Fly from Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)HND - KMQ
3. Take the train from Komatsu to Toyama
4. Take the train from Toyama to Takayama
8h 28m
¥22,857–47,684
Train to Ibaraki Airport, fly to Kobe, train
1. Take the train from Katsuta to Ishioka
2. Fly from Ibaraki Airport (IBR) to Kobe (UKB)IBR - UKB
3. Take the train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya Station
4. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
8h 12m
¥26,186–45,779
Train, train to Narita International Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport
1. Take the train from Katsuta to Ueno
2. Take the train from Keisei-Ueno to Narita Airport Terminal 2·3
3. Fly from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)NRT - NGO
4. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
8h 57m
¥22,951–41,968

Tokyo International Airport (HND) to Toyama Airport (TOY) flights

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1h 1mAverage Duration

¥11,911Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634 km
Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Hitachinaka, Japan and Takayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Katsuta to Takayama via Shinagawa and Nagoya Station in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Katsuta to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal via Mito, Mito Station South Exit, Tokyo Station Nihonbashi Exit, Kanda, Shinjuku Station, and Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal in around 7h 32m.

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