There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Kōfu by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus Takayama
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain Azusa / ...
3h 54m¥2,410–6,400Train
- Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain
- Take the train from Nagoya to Shiojiritrain
- Take the train from Shiojiri to Kōfutrain
6h 17mDrive 172.9 km
- Drive from Takayama to Kōfucar 172.9 km
2h 35m¥2,976–4,299
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Kōfu is to drive which costs ¥2900 - ¥4300 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Kōfu is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥2900 - ¥4300.
No, there is no direct train from Takayama to Kōfu. However, there are services departing from Takayama and arriving at Kōfu via Nagoya and Shiojiri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Takayama and Kōfu is 184 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.
The best way to get from Takayama to Kōfu without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 54m and costs ¥2400 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Takayama to Kōfu, including transfers.
Takayama to Kōfu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Takayama station.
Takayama to Kōfu train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Kōfu is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Takayama to Kōfu.
There are 301+ hotels available in Kōfu.
What companies run services between Takayama, Japan and Kōfu, Japan?
You can take a train from Takayama to Kōfu via Nagoya and Shiojiri in around 6h 17m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Matsumoto to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Shiojiri to Kōfu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–1,800
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Takayama to Nagoya Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Nagoya to Shiojiri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
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