Takayama to Kyoto train with JR Central

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Takayama to Kyoto

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 14 Nov
Cheapest price on 14 Nov
£56
Average ticket price on 14 Nov
£56
Fastest journey on 14 Nov
2 h 57 m
Average journey duration on 14 Nov
3 h 5 m
Trains on 14 Nov
78
Distance
183 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Takayama to Kyoto is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Takayama to Kyoto will cost around £56 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.

Fast trains

To travel from Takayama to Kyoto you need to make at least one change.

  • JR CentralNozomi 459 · Hida 16
    1 change
  • JR CentralHida 2 · Nozomi 123
    1 change
  • JR CentralNozomi 263 · Hida 12
    1 change
  • JR CentralHida 16 · Nozomi 457
    1 change
  • JR CentralHida 12 · Nozomi 179
    1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Takayama to Kyoto

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Trains from Takayama to Kyoto run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.

There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:34, the last at 07:33. The fastest train covers the distance in 3h 43m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Average train duration
3h 43m
Cheapest ticket price
£37
Trains per day
1
Direct trains
1
Fastest train
3h 43m
First train
6:34
Last train
7:33
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Frequently asked questions about your Takayama to Kyoto trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Takayama to Kyoto.

The cost of a train ticket from Takayama to Kyoto can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £37, while the average price tends to be around £38.
The first train from Takayama to Kyoto leaves at 6:34.
The last train from Takayama to Kyoto departs at 7:33.
Trains from Takayama to Kyoto run approximately 1 times per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Takayama and Kyoto. The service operates 1 times per day, provided by JR Central.

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Live departures

Takayama to Kyoto train times

The table below shows live departures for Takayama to Kyoto trains for tomorrow, Sunday 15 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
JR CentralHida 2 · Nozomi 1236:45 Takayama Station
3h12
9:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 2 · Nozomi 3296:45 Takayama Station
3h36
10:21 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 2 · Nozomi 156:45 Takayama Station
3h38
10:23 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 2 · Hikari 6336:45 Takayama Station
3h27
10:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 2 · Nozomi 616:45 Takayama Station
3h30
10:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 2 · Kodama 8036:45 Takayama Station
3h49
10:34 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 2 · Nozomi 3276:45 Takayama Station
3h24
10:09 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 2 · Nozomi 136:45 Takayama Station
3h15
10:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 2 · Nozomi 3256:45 Takayama Station
3h21
10:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 4 · Nozomi 198:00 Takayama Station
3h23
11:23 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 4 · Nozomi 218:00 Takayama Station
3h44
11:44 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 4 · Nozomi 3438:00 Takayama Station
3h29
11:29 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 4 · Kodama 8078:00 Takayama Station
3h34
11:34 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 4 · Nozomi 2458:00 Takayama Station
3h21
11:21 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 4 · Nozomi 3458:00 Takayama Station
3h39
11:39 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 4 · Nozomi 1358:00 Takayama Station
3h15
11:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 4 · Nozomi 2478:00 Takayama Station
3h32
11:32 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 4 · Hikari 7058:00 Takayama Station
3h37
11:37 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 6 · Nozomi 1479:36 Takayama Station
3h14
12:50 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 6 · Nozomi 3679:36 Takayama Station
3h30
13:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 6 · Nozomi 2559:36 Takayama Station
3h39
13:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 6 · Nozomi 3619:36 Takayama Station
3h14
12:50 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 6 · Nozomi 1519:36 Takayama Station
3h39
13:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 6 · Hikari 6399:36 Takayama Station
3h36
13:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 6 · Nozomi 3699:36 Takayama Station
3h33
13:09 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 6 · Nozomi 679:36 Takayama Station
3h24
13:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 6 · Nozomi 1499:36 Takayama Station
3h21
12:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 8 · Nozomi 25911:35 Takayama Station
3h40
15:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 8 · Nozomi 7111:35 Takayama Station
3h25
15:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 8 · Hikari 64311:35 Takayama Station
3h37
15:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 8 · Nozomi 16711:35 Takayama Station
3h40
15:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 8 · Nozomi 39911:35 Takayama Station
3h31
15:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 8 · Nozomi 16311:35 Takayama Station
3h16
14:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 10 · Nozomi 17512:35 Takayama Station
3h40
16:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 10 · Nozomi 7312:35 Takayama Station
3h25
16:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 10 · Nozomi 17312:35 Takayama Station
3h22
15:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 10 · Nozomi 41312:35 Takayama Station
3h22
15:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 10 · Hikari 64512:35 Takayama Station
3h37
16:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 10 · Nozomi 26112:35 Takayama Station
3h40
16:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 10 · Nozomi 41512:35 Takayama Station
3h31
16:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 12 · Nozomi 42713:35 Takayama Station
3h16
16:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 12 · Nozomi 26313:35 Takayama Station
3h40
17:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 12 · Nozomi 43113:35 Takayama Station
3h31
17:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 12 · Nozomi 17913:35 Takayama Station
3h16
16:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 12 · Hikari 64713:35 Takayama Station
3h37
17:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 12 · Nozomi 7513:35 Takayama Station
3h25
17:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 12 · Kodama 83113:35 Takayama Station
3h59
17:34 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 14 · Nozomi 7714:46 Takayama Station
3h14
18:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 14 · Nozomi 19114:46 Takayama Station
3h29
18:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 14 · Nozomi 26714:46 Takayama Station
3h29
18:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 14 · Nozomi 26514:46 Takayama Station
3h05
17:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 14 · Nozomi 44514:46 Takayama Station
3h20
18:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 14 · Nozomi 18914:46 Takayama Station
3h11
17:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 14 · Hikari 64914:46 Takayama Station
3h26
18:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Nozomi 27115:34 Takayama Station
3h41
19:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Nozomi 46115:34 Takayama Station
3h35
19:09 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Nozomi 19515:34 Takayama Station
3h17
18:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Hikari 65115:34 Takayama Station
3h38
19:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Nozomi 5115:34 Takayama Station
3h26
19:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Nozomi 45715:34 Takayama Station
3h23
18:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Nozomi 19915:34 Takayama Station
3h41
19:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Nozomi 26915:34 Takayama Station
3h17
18:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Kodama 83915:34 Takayama Station
4h00
19:34 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Nozomi 45915:34 Takayama Station
3h32
19:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 18 · Nozomi 27516:33 Takayama Station
3h18
19:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 18 · Nozomi 27716:33 Takayama Station
3h42
20:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 18 · Nozomi 47116:33 Takayama Station
3h33
20:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 18 · Hikari 65316:33 Takayama Station
3h39
20:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 18 · Nozomi 7916:33 Takayama Station
3h27
20:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 18 · Nozomi 47316:33 Takayama Station
3h36
20:09 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 18 · Nozomi 20516:33 Takayama Station
3h24
19:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 20 · Nozomi 8718:48 Takayama Station
3h04
21:52 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 20 · Nozomi 28518:48 Takayama Station
3h13
22:01 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 20 · Nozomi 8918:48 Takayama Station
3h25
22:13 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 20 · Hikari 66118:48 Takayama Station
3h16
22:04 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 20 · Nozomi 49318:48 Takayama Station
2h57
21:45 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 20 · Nozomi 49518:48 Takayama Station
3h10
21:58 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 20 · Nozomi 49918:48 Takayama Station
3h21
22:09 Kyoto Station1 change
Sunday 15 November
JR CentralNozomi 329 · Hida 26:45 Takayama Station
3h36
10:21 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHikari 633 · Hida 26:45 Takayama Station
3h27
10:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 61 · Hida 26:45 Takayama Station
3h30
10:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 327 · Hida 26:45 Takayama Station
3h24
10:09 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 15 · Hida 26:45 Takayama Station
3h38
10:23 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 123 · Hida 26:45 Takayama Station
3h12
9:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 2 · Kodama 8036:45 Takayama Station
3h49
10:34 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 13 · Hida 26:45 Takayama Station
3h15
10:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 345 · Hida 48:00 Takayama Station
3h39
11:39 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 135 · Hida 48:00 Takayama Station
3h15
11:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 21 · Hida 48:00 Takayama Station
3h44
11:44 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 4 · Kodama 8078:00 Takayama Station
3h34
11:34 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 19 · Hida 48:00 Takayama Station
3h23
11:23 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 343 · Hida 48:00 Takayama Station
3h29
11:29 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 245 · Hida 48:00 Takayama Station
3h21
11:21 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 247 · Hida 48:00 Takayama Station
3h32
11:32 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHikari 705 · Hida 48:00 Takayama Station
3h37
11:37 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 147 · Hida 69:36 Takayama Station
3h14
12:50 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 67 · Hida 69:36 Takayama Station
3h24
13:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHikari 639 · Hida 69:36 Takayama Station
3h36
13:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 367 · Hida 69:36 Takayama Station
3h30
13:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 255 · Hida 69:36 Takayama Station
3h39
13:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 71 · Hida 811:35 Takayama Station
3h25
15:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHikari 643 · Hida 811:35 Takayama Station
3h37
15:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 259 · Hida 811:35 Takayama Station
3h40
15:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 167 · Hida 811:35 Takayama Station
3h40
15:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 399 · Hida 811:35 Takayama Station
3h31
15:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 163 · Hida 811:35 Takayama Station
3h16
14:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 397 · Hida 811:35 Takayama Station
3h22
14:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 261 · Hida 1012:35 Takayama Station
3h40
16:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 415 · Hida 1012:35 Takayama Station
3h31
16:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 73 · Hida 1012:35 Takayama Station
3h25
16:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 413 · Hida 1012:35 Takayama Station
3h22
15:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHikari 645 · Hida 1012:35 Takayama Station
3h37
16:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 173 · Hida 1012:35 Takayama Station
3h22
15:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 175 · Hida 1012:35 Takayama Station
3h40
16:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 431 · Hida 1213:35 Takayama Station
3h31
17:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 75 · Hida 1213:35 Takayama Station
3h25
17:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 427 · Hida 1213:35 Takayama Station
3h16
16:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 12 · Kodama 83113:35 Takayama Station
3h59
17:34 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 179 · Hida 1213:35 Takayama Station
3h16
16:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 263 · Hida 1213:35 Takayama Station
3h40
17:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHikari 647 · Hida 1213:35 Takayama Station
3h37
17:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 191 · Hida 1414:46 Takayama Station
3h29
18:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 77 · Hida 1414:46 Takayama Station
3h14
18:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHikari 649 · Hida 1414:46 Takayama Station
3h26
18:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 265 · Hida 1414:46 Takayama Station
3h05
17:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 445 · Hida 1414:46 Takayama Station
3h20
18:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 189 · Hida 1414:46 Takayama Station
3h11
17:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 267 · Hida 1414:46 Takayama Station
3h29
18:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHida 16 · Kodama 83915:34 Takayama Station
4h00
19:34 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 461 · Hida 1615:34 Takayama Station
3h35
19:09 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 269 · Hida 1615:34 Takayama Station
3h17
18:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 459 · Hida 1615:34 Takayama Station
3h32
19:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 271 · Hida 1615:34 Takayama Station
3h41
19:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 199 · Hida 1615:34 Takayama Station
3h41
19:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 51 · Hida 1615:34 Takayama Station
3h26
19:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 195 · Hida 1615:34 Takayama Station
3h17
18:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 457 · Hida 1615:34 Takayama Station
3h23
18:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHikari 651 · Hida 1615:34 Takayama Station
3h38
19:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHikari 653 · Hida 1816:33 Takayama Station
3h39
20:12 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 277 · Hida 1816:33 Takayama Station
3h42
20:15 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 205 · Hida 1816:33 Takayama Station
3h24
19:57 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 471 · Hida 1816:33 Takayama Station
3h33
20:06 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 275 · Hida 1816:33 Takayama Station
3h18
19:51 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 473 · Hida 1816:33 Takayama Station
3h36
20:09 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 79 · Hida 1816:33 Takayama Station
3h27
20:00 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 89 · Hida 2018:48 Takayama Station
3h25
22:13 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralHikari 661 · Hida 2018:48 Takayama Station
3h16
22:04 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 499 · Hida 2018:48 Takayama Station
3h21
22:09 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 495 · Hida 2018:48 Takayama Station
3h10
21:58 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 285 · Hida 2018:48 Takayama Station
3h13
22:01 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 87 · Hida 2018:48 Takayama Station
3h04
21:52 Kyoto Station1 change
JR CentralNozomi 493 · Hida 2018:48 Takayama Station
2h57
21:45 Kyoto Station1 change

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About
Central Japan Railway Company (JR Central) is a leading railway operator in Japan's Chūbu region, established in 1987. Headquartered in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, JR Central is renowned for operating the Tōkaidō Shinkansen, the world's busiest high-speed rail line connecting Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka. The company manages approximately 1,970 kilometers of railway routes, including the Tōkaidō Main Line and several regional lines. Beyond transportation, JR Central engages in various businesses such as logistics, real estate, and retail, contributing significantly to the regional economy. With a commitment to safety, punctuality, and customer satisfaction, JR Central continues to play a pivotal role in Japan's transportation infrastructure.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average JR Central Duration
3h 43m
Cheapest JR Central Price
£37
JR Central frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two carry-on items that each have a total length, width, and height within 250 centimeters (length up to two meters) and are within 30 kilograms in weight are allowed on board.
Additional luggage
Oversized baggage compartments are available on a first-come, first-served basis without a prior seat reservation.
Luggage storage
Oversized baggage compartments are located in the connecting passageways of 16-car trains and are clearly marked.
Cancellation Policy
A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.
Refund
A full refund is made of fares and charges when a trip is canceled.
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Seat reservations can be made without additional payment.
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchairs with a length and height within 120 centimeters and a width within 70 centimeters are allowed on board.
Bikes
Bicycles used for cycling and sports tournaments must be disassembled and placed in bike travel bags.
Pets
Small dogs, cats, birds, or similar small animals are allowed if they are in a case within 120 cm and the combined weight of the case and animal is within 10 kilograms.
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Takayama and Kyoto

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Yes, there is a high-speed train service from Takayama to Kyoto.
There is no night train service from Takayama to Kyoto.

Complete guide to Kyoto

Things to do in Kyoto

Discover the best of Kyoto — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kyoto trip today.

  • Must visit

Kyoto National Museum

National museum with strong collections of pre-modern Japanese art, sculpture, ceramics, and special exhibitions. A key stop for cultural context.

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Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

Modern museum with changing exhibitions from Japan and abroad. Well suited to visitors seeking contemporary and modern art in central Kyoto.

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Kyoto International Manga Museum

Compact museum focused on Kyoto’s manga culture and comics history. Worth visiting for browsing walls of books and themed displays in a historic school building.

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Japanese yen (¥)

Moderate for Japan: temples and buses are affordable, but hotels in central Kyoto and kaiseki dining can raise daily costs above Osaka or Fukuoka.

Average meal costs

Budget
¥800-1,200 for noodles, curry, or set meals.
Mid-range
¥2,000-4,000 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
¥10,000+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
¥400-600 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Tipping is not expected in restaurants, cafés, or taxis. Service is included, and leaving extra cash can cause confusion.

FAQs: Takayama to Kyoto train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Takayama to Kyoto 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 Kyoto, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Booking trains from Takayama to Kyoto in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Yes, you can take the train from Takayama to Kyoto.

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Important Stations and Airports in Takayama and Kyoto

Most Takayama to Kyoto trains use the Takayama Station to Kyoto Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Takayama and Kyoto train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Takayama
Arrival train stations in Kyoto

Which Takayama station do trains to Kyoto leave from?

Trains from Takayama to Kyoto leave from Takayama Station. The station is 1 km from Takayama city centre at 1-22-2 Showa-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 509-0141, Japan.
Takayama Station1-22-2 Showa-cho, Takayama City, Gifu Prefecture 509-0141, JapanWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Takayama Station from Takayama city centre

BusSarubobo Bus · 6m · £11 · every ~6 min

Takayama Station train station facilities and services

Takayama Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: Several dining options, including a café and convenience store.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available in the station area. ATMs are aTMs available within the station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Takayama Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Takayama Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Takayama Station: Station is wheelchair accessible with elevators and ramps.

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Train stations for Takayama to Kyoto

Check train stations information for Takayama and Kyoto, including where trains depart and arrive on this route.

The train station in Takayama that goes to Kyoto is Takayama Station, and it arrives at Kyoto Station.

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