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

The fastest way from Kyoto to Takayama is the Nozomi + Limited Express Hida: 2 h 57 min from Kyoto Station to Takayama Station at the fastest, for 11,720 yen with a reserved seat. The first train leaves Kyoto Station at 07:00 and the last at 19:30.

Updated October 3, 2026

177 minfastest train (Nozomi 240)

11,720 yenreserved seat, one way

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Ways from Kyoto to Takayama

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

Ways from Kyoto to Takayama: journey time, fares, trains a day, first and last train
Service	Quickest	Reserved seat	Non-reserved	Trains a day	First / last
Nozomi + Limited Express HidaKyoto → Takayama	2 h 57 min	11,720 yen	10,450 yen	—	07:00 / 19:30

Nozomi + Limited Express Hida

Fastest: 177 min
Reserved seat: 11,720 yen
First train: 07:00
Last train: 19:30

From: Kyoto Station
To: Takayama Station
Fastest: 2 h 57 min (Nozomi 240, 08:01 → 10:58)
A midday train: 10:06 → 13:12, 3 h 6 min (Nozomi 346)
Reserved seat: 11,720 yen = basic fare 5,720 yen + limited express charge 6,000 yen
Non-reserved seat: 10,450 yen
First train: 07:00 → 10:16 (Nozomi 310)
Last train: 19:30 → 22:49 (Nozomi 190)

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

Takayama to Kyoto

The same trains run the other way.

First train: 06:45 → 10:12 (Hida 2)
Last train: 18:48 → 22:04 (Hida 20)

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Kyoto to Takayama?

2 h 57 min at the fastest by the Nozomi + Limited Express Hida. The train leaving Kyoto Station at 10:06 takes 3 h 6 min.

How much is the Shinkansen from Kyoto to Takayama?

11,720 yen with a reserved seat and 10,450 yen in a non-reserved car, for one adult one way. Children aged 6 to 11 pay half of the basic fare and the limited express charge.

What time is the last train from Kyoto to Takayama?

The last train leaves Kyoto Station at 19:30 and reaches Takayama Station at 22:49 (Nozomi 190). The first leaves at 07:00.