Nagoya to Takayama – 2 Ways via Train, Highway Bus
Takayama is one of the most popular towns that are frequently visited by tourists.
You can find history from its streets and architecture.
If you are going to Takayama from Nagoya, there are options of trains and highway buses.
It is easy to get to Takayama with this transportation guide!
1. JR Railway
Taking the JR Hida Train at Nagoya, you can arrive at Takayama in around 2.5 hours.
There are quite a lot of trains for this route, high flexibility can be enjoyed.
Plus, it is convenient to take the railway.
Estimated Travelling Time: around 2 hours 20 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): 6,140 yen
Schedule: Every 1 to 2 hours
Great Value Choice of Ticket – JR PASS!
If you are going to Takayama, JR Takayama-Hokuriku Area Tourist Pass is the perfect transport solution that you are looking for!
With the ticket pass, you can enjoy unlimited rides on JR local and limited express trains, Hokuriku Shinkansen and buses along the route.
As the majority of tourists who visit Takayama would visit Shirakawago as well, this JR PASS also covers the bus journey between Takayama and Shirakawago.
Also, you can use it to travel to Osaka and Kyoto.
2. Highway Bus
Although it takes longer to go to Takayama by bus, there is no need for you to carry the luggages around, and you can enjoy a much cheaper transportation fee!
Estimated Travelling Time: around 2 hours 50 minutes
Fee (Single Trip): 3,100 yen
Schedule: Every 1 to 2 hours
Your Smart Move: Shoryudo Bus Pass!
If you have to travel by bus many times throughout the trip, we highly recommend you to buy a Shoryudo Bus Pass.
With the bus pass, you can enjoy a great value of travel in selected areas, including the journey between Nagoya and Takayama.
For travelling from Nagoya to Takayama, both 3-day pass Takayama/Shirakawago/Kanazawa and 5-day pass Wide Area can be used.
Don’t forget to reserve your seat for highway buses beforehand. You can also use it for the bus rides with Takayama city, which comes at a great value.
