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Results from Takayama to Kyoto on Tuesday, 10 February 2026
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How to get from Takayama to Kyoto
There are two ways to travel from Takayama to Kyoto: by train and by bus.
How far is Takayama from Kyoto?
The travel distance between Takayama and Kyoto is 270 km. There are two options to travel from Takayama to Kyoto: taking a train or taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Takayama to Kyoto?
It takes about 3 hours 45 minutes by train and 4 hours 15 minutes by bus to get from Takayama to Kyoto.
What types of trains operate the route Takayama to Kyoto?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Takayama to Kyoto.
JR Central operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Takayama and Kyoto.
- - The Limited Express Hida runs between Takayama and Osaka, stopping in Kyoto.
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 Takayama to Kyoto depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Takayama Station located in Takayama, Gifu.
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 Takayama to Kyoto arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Kyoto Station located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.
What types of buses operate the route Takayama to Kyoto?
There is one bus company running the route Takayama to Kyoto.
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 Takayama to Kyoto depart?
Most buses from Takayama to Kyoto depart from Takayama Bus Terminal located in Takayama, Gifu.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Where do buses from Takayama to Kyoto arrive?
Most buses from Takayama to Kyoto arrive at JR Kyoto Station located in Minami, Kyoto.
Where to travel next from Kyoto?
From Kyoto, you can go by train to Osaka and Nara on Express and Rapid trains, or go to Tokyo and Nagoya on the Tokaido Shinkansen, or go to Kobe, Himeji, Hiroshima and Fukuoka on the Sanyo Shinkansen.