There are 3 ways to get from Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
4h 8m¥1,415–5,085Train
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Tajimitrain Shinano 12 / ...
- Take the train from Mino-Ōta to Takayamatrain Hida 25 / ...
5h 9m¥4,218–5,844Drive 105.4 km
- Drive from Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayamacar 105.4 km
1h 39m¥1,814–2,620
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.
No, there is no direct bus from Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Takayama Nohi Bus Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Shimo-Suwa and arriving at Takayama via Shiojiri, Tajimi and Mino-Ōta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
The distance between Shimosuwa (Station) and Takayama is 114 km. The road distance is 105.4 km.
The best way to get from Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama without a car is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥1400 - ¥5500.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama, including transfers.
Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Shiojiri station.
The best way to get from Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama is to bus which takes 4h 8m and costs ¥1400 - ¥5500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ¥4200 - ¥6000 and takes 5h 9m.
What companies run services between Shimosuwa (Station), Japan and Takayama, Japan?
ALPICO Kotsu operates a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center 5 times a day. Tickets cost ¥900–4,400 and the journey takes 2h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shimo-Suwa to Takayama via Shiojiri, Tajimi, and Mino-Ōta in around 5h 9m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Shiojiri to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Mino-Ōta to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,000–2,700
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Mino-Ōta to Takayama
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,900–2,700
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- 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
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tajimi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama is 105 km. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Shimosuwa (Station) to Takayama.
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