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

The cheapest way to get from Sakai to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sakai to Takayama is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Sakai and Takayama?

No, there is no direct train from Sakai to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Sakai and arriving at Takayama via Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Sakai to Takayama?

The distance between Sakai and Takayama is 358 km. The road distance is 300 km.

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

The best way to get from Sakai to Takayama without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Sakai to Takayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sakai to Takayama train from?

Sakai to Takayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, depart from Shin-Ōsaka Station.

Train or bus from Sakai to Takayama?

The best way to get from Sakai to Takayama is to train via Nagoya which takes 4h 52m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 6h 54m.

Where does the Sakai to Takayama train arrive?

Sakai to Takayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Shinkansen, arrive at Nagoya Station.

Can I drive from Sakai to Takayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Sakai to Takayama is 300 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Sakai to Takayama.

Where can I stay near Takayama?

There are 315+ hotels available in Takayama.

Sakai to Takayama - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Sakai to Takayama by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Nagoya
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya StationNozomi / ...
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to TakayamaHida
4h 52m
¥10,120–14,607
Drive 300 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Sakai to Takayama300 km
3h 58m
¥5,100–7,367
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-NagoyaUrban Liner / ...
2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Takayama Nouhi Bus TerminalNagoya
6h 51m
¥6,797–10,436
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)UKB - MMJ
2. Take the bus from Shinshimashima Station to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
6h 34m
¥21,590–43,067
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to TakayamaHida
5h 46m
¥8,020–11,607
Bus
1. Take the bus from JR Namba Station OCAT to Takayama Nouhi Bus TerminalTakayama
6h 54m
¥5,297–7,336

Kobe (UKB) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) flights

7Weekly Planes

1hAverage Duration

¥12,906Cheapest Price

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Distance: 357.8 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Sakai, Ōsaka, Japan and Takayama, Japan?

You can take a train from Sakai to Takayama via Shin-Imamiya, Dobutsuen-Mae, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, and Nagoya Station in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, Nouhi Bus operates a bus from JR Namba Station OCAT to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ¥5,000–7,000 and the journey takes 5h 32m.

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