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Results from Kyoto to Takayama on Saturday, 28 March 2026
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PASS
5 days
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Sa, 28/03
KYOTO All Stations |
We, 01/04
TAKAYAMA Takayama |
¥ 19,800
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HIDA 25
3h 40m
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08:34
Sa, 28/03
KYOTO Kyoto |
12:14
Sa, 28/03
TAKAYAMA Takayama |
¥ 7,260
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How to get from Kyoto to Takayama
There are two ways to travel from Kyoto to Takayama: by train and by bus.
How far is Kyoto from Takayama?
The travel distance between Kyoto and Takayama is 270 km. There are two options to travel from Kyoto to Takayama: taking a train or taking a bus.
How long does it take to get from Kyoto to Takayama?
It takes about 3 hours 45 minutes by train and 4 hours 15 minutes by bus to get from Kyoto to Takayama.
What types of trains operate the route Kyoto to Takayama?
There is one railway company operating trains on the route Kyoto to Takayama.
JR Central operates one type of service on Limited Express trains between Kyoto and Takayama.
- - The Limited Express Hida runs between Osaka and Takayama, 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 Kyoto to Takayama depart?
Limited Express trains depart from Kyoto Station located in Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.
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 Kyoto to Takayama arrive?
Limited Express trains arrive at Takayama Station located in Takayama, Gifu.
What types of buses operate the route Kyoto to Takayama?
There is one bus company running the route Kyoto 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 Kyoto to Takayama depart?
Most buses from Kyoto to Takayama depart from JR Kyoto Station located in Minami, Kyoto.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Where do buses from Kyoto to Takayama arrive?
Most buses from Kyoto 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.