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

The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Sakai is to bus which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 5h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Takayama to Sakai is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.

Is there a direct train between Takayama and Sakai?

No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Sakai. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Sakai via Nagoya Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station and Shin-Imamiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Takayama to Sakai?

The distance between Takayama and Sakai is 358 km. The road distance is 300.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Takayama to Sakai without a car is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Takayama to Sakai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Takayama to Sakai train from?

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

Train or bus from Takayama to Sakai?

The best way to get from Takayama to Sakai is to train via Nagoya which takes 3h 53m and costs ¥10000 - ¥15000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Takayama to Sakai train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Takayama to Sakai?

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

Where can I stay near Sakai?

There are 7417+ hotels available in Sakai.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Takayama to Sakai 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 via Nagoya
best
1. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya StationHida
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Ōsaka StationNozomi / ...
3h 53m
¥10,179–14,494
Drive 300.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Takayama to Sakai300.2 km
3h 58m
¥5,114–7,387
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Meitetsu Bus CenterTakayama
2. Take the train from Kintetsu-Nagoya to Osaka-NambaUrban Liner / ...
5h 51m
¥6,790–10,130
Bus, fly
1. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Shinshimashima Station
2. Fly from Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB)MMJ - UKB
5h 55m
¥21,930–43,460
Train
1. Take the train from Takayama to ŌsakaHida
4h 52m
¥7,927–10,799
Bus
1. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to JR Namba Station OCATTakayama
5h 57m
¥5,208–7,340

Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kobe (UKB) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

¥12,935Cheapest Price

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Distance: 357.8 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Takayama to Sakai via Nagoya Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Shin-Ōsaka Station, Dobutsuen-Mae, and Shin-Imamiya in around 3h 53m. Alternatively, Nouhi Bus operates a bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to JR Namba Station OCAT twice daily. Tickets cost ¥4,900–7,000 and the journey takes 5h 35m.

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