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How to get from Nagoya to Takayama
Every practical way to travel from Nagoya to Takayama, compared on time, cost and changes.
Nagoya Station → Takayama Station
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Train (Limited Express / Local)
Fastest- Journey time
- 2h 25m
- Typical fare
- ¥6,140
- Changes
- Direct
Limited Express Hida
Highway Bus
Cheapest- Journey time
- 2h 45m
- Typical fare
- ¥3,100
- Changes
- Direct
Journey times and fares are typical one-way figures for a standard seat, not live quotes. Peak-season, reserved-seat and green-car prices run higher — always confirm at the time of booking.
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What to know
The Limited Express Hida follows the Hida River gorge for most of the way — one of the few Japanese rail journeys worth taking for the window alone. Sit on the right leaving Nagoya.
Frequently asked
- What is the fastest way to get from Nagoya to Takayama?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 2h 25m for a typical fare of ¥6,140.
- What is the cheapest way to get from Nagoya to Takayama?
- Highway Bus — about 2h 45m for a typical fare of ¥3,100.
- How long does it take to get from Nagoya to Takayama?
- Train (Limited Express / Local) — about 2h 25m for a typical fare of ¥6,140.