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

The cheapest way to get from Seto to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥2300 - ¥3400 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Seto to Takayama is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs ¥2300 - ¥3400.

Is there a direct train between Seto and Takayama?

No, there is no direct train from Seto to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Setoshi and arriving at Takayama via Kōzōji, Tajimi and Mino-Ōta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

How far is it from Seto to Takayama?

The distance between Seto and Takayama is 144 km. The road distance is 139.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Seto to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥1900 - ¥4600.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Seto to Takayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Seto to Takayama train from?

Seto to Takayama train services, operated by Japan Railways Limited Express, depart from Mino-Ōta station.

Train or bus from Seto to Takayama?

The best way to get from Seto to Takayama is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs ¥1900 - ¥4600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥2100 - ¥4600 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Seto to Takayama train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Seto to Takayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Seto to Takayama is 139 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Seto to Takayama.

Where can I stay near Takayama?

There are 312+ hotels available in Takayama.

Seto to Takayama - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Seto to Takayama by train, bus, or car

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 Mino-Ōta to TakayamaHida
3h 23m
¥1,900–4,600
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nagoya Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus TerminalNagoya
4h 31m
¥2,100–4,600
Drive 139.5 km
1. Drive from Seto to Takayama139.5 km
2h 7m
¥2,348–3,391

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 143.8 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

Japan Railways Limited Express operates a train from Mino-Ōta to Takayama every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,300–4,600 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Japan Railways (JR) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Nouhi Bus operates a bus from Nagoya Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal every 2 hours. Tickets cost ¥2,100–4,600 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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