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Results from Osaka to Takayama on Tuesday, 10 February 2026
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How to get from Osaka to Takayama
There are two ways to travel from Osaka to Takayama: by train and by bus.
How far is Osaka from Takayama?
The travel distance between Osaka and Takayama is 310 km. There are two options to travel from Osaka to Takayama: taking a train or taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Osaka to Takayama?
It takes about 4 hours 15 minutes by train and 5 hours 40 minutes by bus to get from Osaka to Takayama.
What types of trains operate the route Osaka to Takayama?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Osaka to Takayama.
JR Central operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Osaka and Takayama.
- - The Limited Express Hida runs between Osaka 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 Reserved Seat tickets are required to take their numbered seat in the Green Cars or the Ordinary Cars.
For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Japan.
Where do trains from Osaka to Takayama depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Osaka Station located in Kita-ku, Osaka.
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 Osaka to Takayama arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Takayama Station located in Takayama, Gifu.
What types of buses operate the route Osaka to Takayama?
There is one bus company running the route Osaka to Takayama.
Kintetsu 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 Osaka to Takayama depart?
Most buses from Osaka to Takayama depart from Osaka City Air Terminal located in Naniwa, Osaka.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Where do buses from Osaka to Takayama arrive?
Most buses from Osaka 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, Gifu, Takaoka, Matsumoto, Osaka, and Kyoto.