Tokyo to Takayama by Shinkansen: time, price and last train

From Tokyo to Takayama, the Kagayaki + Limited Express Hida takes 3 h 49 min from Tokyo Station for 16,340 yen, and the Nozomi + Limited Express Hida takes 4 h 12 min from Tokyo Station for 16,560 yen. The first train leaves Tokyo Station at 07:20 and the last at 14:52.

Updated October 3, 2026

229 minfastest train (Kagayaki 539)

16,340 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Tokyo to Takayama

Times and fares from JR's own search for trains on Wednesday 14 October 2026.

Ways from Tokyo to Takayama: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Kagayaki + Limited Express HidaTokyo → Takayama	3 h 49 min	16,340 yen	—	—	07:20 / 14:52
Nozomi + Limited Express HidaTokyo → Takayama	4 h 12 min	16,560 yen	15,290 yen	—	06:00 / 18:30

How long each way takes

Kagayaki + Limited Express Hida3 h 49 min

Nozomi + Limited Express Hida4 h 12 min

Kagayaki + Limited Express Hida

Fastest: 229 min
Reserved seat: 16,340 yen
First train: 07:20
Last train: 14:52

From: Tokyo Station
To: Takayama Station
Fastest: 3 h 49 min (Kagayaki 539, 14:52 → 18:41)
Reserved seat: 16,340 yen = basic fare 8,250 yen + limited express charge 8,090 yen
First train: 07:20 → 11:25 (Kagayaki 503)
Last train: 14:52 → 18:41 (Kagayaki 539)

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

Nozomi + Limited Express Hida

Fastest: 252 min
Reserved seat: 16,560 yen
First train: 06:00
Last train: 18:30

From: Tokyo Station
To: Takayama Station
Fastest: 4 h 12 min (Nozomi 135, 09:00 → 13:12)
A midday train: 11:00 → 15:12, 4 h 12 min (Nozomi 255)
Reserved seat: 16,560 yen = basic fare 8,910 yen + limited express charge 7,650 yen
Non-reserved seat: 15,290 yen
First train: 06:00 → 10:16 (Nozomi 1)
Last train: 18:30 → 22:49 (Nozomi 81)

Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and of the limited express charge.

Takayama to Tokyo

The same trains run the other way.

Kagayaki + Hida: first train: 11:03 → 15:52 (Hida 3)
Kagayaki + Hida: last train: 18:48 → 22:57 (Hida 20)
Nozomi + Hida: first train: 05:23 → 10:45 (Tokaido Line)
Nozomi + Hida: last train: 18:48 → 22:57 (Hida 20)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Tokyo to Takayama?

3 h 49 min at the fastest by the Kagayaki + Limited Express Hida. The train leaving Tokyo Station at 14:52 takes 3 h 49 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Takayama?

16,340 yen for one adult one way, with no seat ticket needed.

What time is the last train from Tokyo to Takayama?

The last train leaves Tokyo Station at 14:52 and reaches Takayama Station at 18:41 (Kagayaki 539). The first leaves at 07:20.