The cheapest and fastest trains from Takayama to Tokyo
Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$79
Fastest journey
4 h 23 m
Average duration
4 h 32 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
232 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Takayama to Tokyo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Takayama to Tokyo will cost around $79 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $79.
To travel from Takayama to Tokyo you need to make at least one change.
Hikari 660+
Hida 163:34 PM4h38Takayama Station8:12 PMTokyo Station$791One-way1 change
Hikari 702+
Hida 48:00 AM4h42Takayama Station12:42 PMTokyo Station$791One-way1 change
Hida 12+
Hikari 7141:35 PM5h07Takayama Station6:42 PMTokyo Station$791One-way1 change
Hida 16+
Kodama 8463:34 PM5h44Takayama Station9:18 PMTokyo Station$791One-way1 change
Hida 10+
Kodama 83412:35 PM5h43Takayama Station6:18 PMTokyo Station$791One-way1 change
Hikari 658+
Hida 142:46 PM4h23Takayama Station7:09 PMTokyo Station$791One-way1 change
Hikari 642+
Hida 26:45 AM4h27Takayama Station11:12 AMTokyo Station$791One-way1 change
Hikari 654+
Hida 1012:35 PM4h34Takayama Station5:09 PMTokyo Station$791One-way1 change
Hikari 652+
Hida 811:35 AM4h37Takayama Station4:12 PMTokyo Station$791One-way1 change
Hikari 656+
Hida 121:35 PM4h37Takayama Station6:12 PMTokyo Station$791One-way1 change
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Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Takayama to Tokyo
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Takayama to Tokyo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $56, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 232 km
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$83 Average Price | $207 Average Price | $56 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 58m Average total duration 4h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Takayama to Tokyo train times
The table below shows live departures for Takayama to Tokyo trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, 27 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hida 2+ Kodama 810 | 6:45 AM Takayama Station | 5h33 | 12:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 2+ Hikari 700 | 6:45 AM Takayama Station | 4h57 | 11:42 AM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 2+ Hikari 642 | 6:45 AM Takayama Station | 4h27 | 11:12 AM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 4+ Kodama 816 | 8:00 AM Takayama Station | 5h48 | 1:48 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 4+ Hikari 702 | 8:00 AM Takayama Station | 4h42 | 12:42 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 8+ Kodama 830 | 11:35 AM Takayama Station | 5h43 | 5:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 8+ Hikari 652 | 11:35 AM Takayama Station | 4h37 | 4:12 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 10+ Kodama 834 | 12:35 PM Takayama Station | 5h43 | 6:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 10+ Hikari 654 | 12:35 PM Takayama Station | 4h34 | 5:09 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 12+ Kodama 838 | 1:35 PM Takayama Station | 5h43 | 7:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 12+ Hikari 714 | 1:35 PM Takayama Station | 5h07 | 6:42 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 12+ Hikari 656 | 1:35 PM Takayama Station | 4h37 | 6:12 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 14+ Kodama 842 | 2:46 PM Takayama Station | 5h32 | 8:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 14+ Hikari 658 | 2:46 PM Takayama Station | 4h23 | 7:09 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 16+ Kodama 846 | 3:34 PM Takayama Station | 5h44 | 9:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 16+ Hikari 718 | 3:34 PM Takayama Station | 5h08 | 8:42 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 16+ Hikari 660 | 3:34 PM Takayama Station | 4h38 | 8:12 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 18+ Kodama 850 | 4:33 PM Takayama Station | 5h39 | 10:12 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 18+ Hikari 720 | 4:33 PM Takayama Station | 5h03 | 9:36 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 18+ Hikari 662 | 4:33 PM Takayama Station | 4h39 | 9:12 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 2+ Hikari 642 | 6:45 AM Takayama Station | 4h27 | 11:12 AM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 2+ Hikari 700 | 6:45 AM Takayama Station | 4h57 | 11:42 AM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 2+ Kodama 810 | 6:45 AM Takayama Station | 5h33 | 12:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 4+ Hikari 702 | 8:00 AM Takayama Station | 4h42 | 12:42 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 4+ Kodama 816 | 8:00 AM Takayama Station | 5h48 | 1:48 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 8+ Hikari 652 | 11:35 AM Takayama Station | 4h37 | 4:12 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 8+ Kodama 830 | 11:35 AM Takayama Station | 5h43 | 5:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 10+ Kodama 834 | 12:35 PM Takayama Station | 5h43 | 6:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 10+ Hikari 654 | 12:35 PM Takayama Station | 4h34 | 5:09 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 12+ Kodama 838 | 1:35 PM Takayama Station | 5h43 | 7:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 12+ Hikari 714 | 1:35 PM Takayama Station | 5h07 | 6:42 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 12+ Hikari 656 | 1:35 PM Takayama Station | 4h37 | 6:12 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 14+ Kodama 842 | 2:46 PM Takayama Station | 5h32 | 8:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 14+ Hikari 658 | 2:46 PM Takayama Station | 4h23 | 7:09 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 16+ Kodama 846 | 3:34 PM Takayama Station | 5h44 | 9:18 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 16+ Hikari 718 | 3:34 PM Takayama Station | 5h08 | 8:42 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 16+ Hikari 660 | 3:34 PM Takayama Station | 4h38 | 8:12 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 18+ Hikari 662 | 4:33 PM Takayama Station | 4h39 | 9:12 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 18+ Kodama 850 | 4:33 PM Takayama Station | 5h39 | 10:12 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
Hida 18+ Hikari 720 | 4:33 PM Takayama Station | 5h03 | 9:36 PM Tokyo Station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Takayama to Tokyo
Trains from Takayama to Tokyo run on average 34 times per day, taking around 4h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $78 but you can travel from only $56 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 18:48. The fastest train covers the 232 km distance in 4h 9m.
Distance 232 km |
Average train duration 4h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $78 |
Trains per day 34 |
Fastest train 4h 9m |
First train 6:00 AM |
Last train 6:48 PM |
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Low Season Jul - Sept |
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Train companies: JR Central from Takayama to Tokyo trainsJR Central trains will get you between Takayama and Tokyo from $56. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Takayama to Tokyo train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Takayama to Tokyo by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tokyo, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Takayama and Tokyo
- 06:00–22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station area.
- Limited parking available; fees may apply.
- Several dining options, including a café and convenience store.
- Available at the station's taxi stand.
- Station is wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.
- Restrooms available on station premises.
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- Free Wi-Fi available in certain areas; some cafes and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi.
- Multiple parking facilities available, including Daimaru Tokyo's parking garage.
- Numerous dining options, including Tokyo Ramen Street, Tokyo Sweets Land, and various cafes and restaurants.
- Available at multiple exits, including Yaesu North and Marunouchi South.
- Elevators, escalators, and accessible restrooms available; nursing rooms and baby changing facilities provided.
- Clean, free restrooms located throughout the station; accessible facilities available.
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