TAKAYAMA to TOKYO train from 87S$ with JR Central

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Takayama to Tokyo

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 30 Sept

Cheapest price on 30 Sept

141S$

Average ticket price on 30 Sept

142S$

Fastest journey on 30 Sept

4 h 18 m

Average journey duration on 30 Sept

4 h 28 m

Trains on 30 Sept

Distance

232 km

Cheap tickets

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 142S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 141S$.

Fast trains

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

Kodama 816 · Hida 4
8:00 AM5h48
Takayama Station
1:48 PMTokyo Station
141 S$1One-way
1 change
Kodama 830 · Hida 8
11:35 AM5h43
Takayama Station
5:18 PMTokyo Station
141 S$1One-way
1 change
Hikari 720 · Hida 18
4:33 PM5h03
Takayama Station
9:36 PMTokyo Station
141 S$1One-way
1 change
Hikari 652 · Hida 8
11:35 AM4h37
Takayama Station
4:12 PMTokyo Station
141 S$1One-way
1 change
Hikari 662 · Hida 18
4:33 PM4h39
Takayama Station
9:12 PMTokyo Station
141 S$1One-way
1 change

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Live departures

Takayama to Tokyo train times

The table below shows live departures for Takayama to Tokyo trains for tomorrow, Thursday, 1 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
Hikari 700 · Hida 2	6:45 AM Takayama Station	4h57	11:42 AM Tokyo Station	1 change
Kodama 810 · Hida 2	6:45 AM Takayama Station	5h33	12:18 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 642 · Hida 2	6:45 AM Takayama Station	4h27	11:12 AM Tokyo Station	1 change
Kodama 816 · Hida 4	8:00 AM Takayama Station	5h48	1:48 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 702 · Hida 4	8:00 AM Takayama Station	4h42	12:42 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 648 · Hida 6	9:36 AM Takayama Station	4h36	2:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Kodama 822 · Hida 6	9:36 AM Takayama Station	5h42	3:18 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Kodama 830 · Hida 8	11:35 AM Takayama Station	5h43	5:18 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 652 · Hida 8	11:35 AM Takayama Station	4h37	4:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 654 · Hida 10	12:35 PM Takayama Station	4h34	5:09 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Kodama 834 · Hida 10	12:35 PM Takayama Station	5h43	6:18 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Kodama 838 · Hida 12	1:35 PM Takayama Station	5h43	7:18 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 656 · Hida 12	1:35 PM Takayama Station	4h37	6:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 714 · Hida 12	1:35 PM Takayama Station	5h07	6:42 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 658 · Hida 14	2:46 PM Takayama Station	4h23	7:09 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Kodama 842 · Hida 14	2:46 PM Takayama Station	5h32	8:18 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 660 · Hida 16	3:34 PM Takayama Station	4h38	8:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 718 · Hida 16	3:34 PM Takayama Station	5h08	8:42 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 662 · Hida 36	3:34 PM Takayama Station	5h38	9:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Kodama 848 · Hida 36	3:34 PM Takayama Station	6h14	9:48 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Kodama 846 · Hida 16	3:34 PM Takayama Station	5h44	9:18 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 720 · Hida 18	4:33 PM Takayama Station	5h03	9:36 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Kodama 850 · Hida 18	4:33 PM Takayama Station	5h39	10:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 662 · Hida 18	4:33 PM Takayama Station	4h39	9:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 668 · Hida 20	6:48 PM Takayama Station	4h41	11:29 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hikari 666 · Hida 20	6:48 PM Takayama Station	4h18	11:06 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Thursday, 1 October
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 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 6 · Hikari 648	9:36 AM Takayama Station	4h36	2:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 6 · Kodama 822	9:36 AM Takayama Station	5h42	3:18 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 · Hikari 654	12:35 PM Takayama Station	4h34	5:09 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 10 · Kodama 834	12:35 PM Takayama Station	5h43	6:18 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 12 · Hikari 656	1:35 PM Takayama Station	4h37	6:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 12 · Hikari 714	1:35 PM Takayama Station	5h07	6:42 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 12 · Kodama 838	1:35 PM Takayama Station	5h43	7:18 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 14 · Hikari 658	2:46 PM Takayama Station	4h23	7:09 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 14 · Kodama 842	2:46 PM Takayama Station	5h32	8:18 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 36 · Hikari 662	3:34 PM Takayama Station	5h38	9:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 36 · Kodama 848	3:34 PM Takayama Station	6h14	9:48 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 18 · Hikari 720	4:33 PM Takayama Station	5h03	9:36 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 662	4:33 PM Takayama Station	4h39	9:12 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 20 · Hikari 666	6:48 PM Takayama Station	4h18	11:06 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
Hida 20 · Hikari 668	6:48 PM Takayama Station	4h41	11:29 PM Tokyo Station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Takayama to Tokyo

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Trains from Takayama to Tokyo run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 97S$ but you can travel from only 87S$ by flight.

The earliest train runs at 06:00, the last at 18:48. The fastest train covers the 232 km distance in 3h 49m.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from 87S$

Distance

232 km

Average train duration

4h 33m

Cheapest ticket price

97S$

Trains per day

Fastest train

3h 49m

First train

6:00 AM

Last train

6:48 PM

Cheapest Month

Apr

Cheapest Day

Tue

High Season

Jul - Sept

Low Season

Oct - Dec

Busiest Day

Fri

Least Busy Day

Tue

Best time to book

1 day

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from 87S$

Train companies: JR Central from Takayama to Tokyo trainsJR Central trains will get you between Takayama and Tokyo from 87S$. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

JR Central

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 49m

Cheapest JR Central Price

97S$

JR Central frequency

102 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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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.

Cheap train tickets from Takayama to Tokyo can start from as little as 97S$ when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Takayama to Tokyo is 107S$; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Takayama to Tokyo is 3h 49m to travel the 232 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest train from Takayama to Tokyo leaves at 6:00 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest train from Takayama to Tokyo leaves at 6:48 pm.

There are 25 trains a day from Takayama to Tokyo which require at least one change with JR Central. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Takayama to Tokyo, you can count on JR Central for the best way to get you to Tokyo. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Takayama and Tokyo and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

A trip to Tokyo from Takayama is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 49m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Takayama and Tokyo including taking a coach and train.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Takayama and Tokyo

Most Takayama to Tokyo trains use the Takayama Station to Tokyo Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Takayama and Tokyo 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 Tokyo

Which Takayama station do trains to Tokyo leave from?

Trains from Takayama to Tokyo 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, Japan Wifi

City-centre transport

Getting to Takayama Station from Takayama city centre

BusSarubobo Bus · 6m · 19S$ · 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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