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Results from Nagoya to Takayama on Monday, 09 February 2026
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How to get from Nagoya to Takayama
There are two ways to travel from Nagoya to Takayama: by train and by bus.
How far is Nagoya from Takayama?
The travel distance between Nagoya and Takayama is 160 km. There are two options to travel from Nagoya to Takayama: taking a train or taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Nagoya to Takayama?
It takes about 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes by train and 2 hours 50 minutes by bus to get from Nagoya to Takayama.
What types of trains operate the route Nagoya to Takayama?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Nagoya to Takayama.
JR Central operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Nagoya and Takayama.
- - The Limited Express Hida runs between Nagoya and Takayama.
Limited Express trains carry Green Cars with business class seats and Ordinary Cars with standard class seats distributed in Reserved and Non-reserved. In total, the Limited Express trains offer three passenger classes: Reserved Seat (Green Car), Reserved Seat (Ordinary Car) and Non-reserved Seat.
Travellers with JR Central Takayama-Hokuriku Area Pass (5-day) are allowed to take any seat available only in the Ordinary Cars designated as Non-reserved. Travellers who wish to travel in Reserved Seat must receive a reserved seat ticket from the ticket vending machine before boarding.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Nagoya to Takayama depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Nagoya Station located in Nakamura-ku, Nagoya.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.
Where do trains from Nagoya to Takayama arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Takayama Station located in Takayama, Gifu.
What types of buses operate the route Nagoya to Takayama?
There is one bus company running the route Nagoya to Takayama.
Meitetsu Bus operates single-deck coaches with seats for 30-40 passengers.
For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Japan.
Where do buses from Nagoya to Takayama depart?
Most buses from Nagoya to Takayama depart from Meitetsu Bus Center located in Nakamura, Nagoya.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Where do buses from Nagoya to Takayama arrive?
Most buses from Nagoya to Takayama arrive at Takayama Bus Terminal located in Takayama, Gifu.
Where to travel next from Takayama?
From Takayama, you can go by bus to Nagoya, Shirakawago, and Gifu.