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Toyama Airport to Toyama Station and Tateyama connections

If you are staying near Toyama Station, take the bus bound for Toyama Station from platform 1 outside the first floor of the domestic terminal. The direct ride takes about 23 minutes and costs 470 yen one way for adults. To go to Tateyama, you need to get off at the south side of Toyama Station, walk to Dentetsu Toyama Station, and then transfer to a separate train. There is no railway station at Toyama Airport.

Toyama Airport · 富山きときと空港 (TOY)

Official sources reviewed: 2026-10-04 · Fares in JPY · Times in JST (Japan Standard Time)

Bus to the station, or taxi to the hotel entrance?

Toyama Castle and the downtown shopping area are south of the station; Kansui Park is north. Check your hotel’s address to see whether you need to cross through the station after leaving the bus.

The times below are based on after boarding the vehicle. Immigration, baggage collection, waiting, picking up the rental car, and walking to the accommodation are not included. Regular bus times are within the airport departure timetable until October 24th and may increase depending on congestion and snow cover.

Toyama Airport → Comparison of city transportation
Transportation	Arrival location	Adult one-way fare (JPY)	On-board journey time	Transfer	Reservation	Large load conditions	When recommended
Direct airport bus / Toyama Chiho Railway	In front of Toyama Station (south)	470 yen	Approximately 23 minutes	None	No advance reservation process listed; seats subject to capacity	Size, quantity, and trunk coverage unconfirmed	When going to hotels near the station by flight-linked bus
Ordinary route 36 / Toyama Chiho Railway	In front of Toyama Station (south)	470 yen	Approximately 25 to 34 minutes	None	On-site boarding/daily timetable	Check loading space with driver	When a local bus arrives before the next nonstop bus
Free direct route for Taipei users only	Toyama Station North Exit	0 yen, target flight conditions	About 30 minutes	None	Confirm flight-specific eligibility with airport staff	Check at the international exit	Taipei flight users only, not a common benefit for Incheon flights
Official stand taxi	Accommodation address / Toyama Station	Meter fee/current official estimate unconfirmed	Approximately 20 minutes to the station	None	On-site dispatch	Check vehicle type and number of luggage	After the last bus, or for a direct hotel drop-off with bags
Reserved vehicles	Reserved accommodation/station	Estimates by company and vehicle type	Check reservation by destination	None	Required	Suitcase number communicated when making a reservation	Pick-up and transport of multiple people according to the flight
Rent a car	Accommodation parking lot	Separate rental fees, fuel, parking, and tolls by date	Official common time not confirmed	None	Advance reservation recommended	Loading space by vehicle type	Schedule to travel by car outside the city

470 yen is the official fare effective from October 1, 2026. Do not use the 420 yen and old coupon information on the airport's English page as the current price. Latest rates/payments ↗ · Direct/36 route timetable ↗ · Taxi travel time ↗

From the arrival hall to the Toyama Station bus

Finish arrival procedures on the first floor. International passengers first complete immigration, baggage claim and customs. Follow signs toward the domestic area: the paid station bus uses bay 1 outside the domestic terminal’s first floor.
Prepare payment for the service you will board. Direct services accept supported contactless Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, Diners, Discover and UnionPay cards or compatible phone payments. Tap only when getting off. This bank-card payment does not apply to ordinary route 36 buses.
At bay 1, check the destination 富山駅前 for Toyama Station. The timetable distinguishes direct services, 直行, from ordinary route 36, 36系統. The operator is Toyama Chiho Railway · 富山地方鉄道. “Direct” does not mean entirely nonstop: city stops include Sogawa, Castle Park and City Hall.
For a cash-paid ordinary bus, board through the middle or rear door and take a numbered ticket. On exit, check the fare display and put the ticket and fare in the front fare box. It does not give change; use the change machine while the bus is stopped.
Get off at Toyama Station and collect your bags. For JR, follow JR signs into the station from the south plaza. For Tateyama, follow 電鉄富山 toward the separate Dentetsu Toyama Station east of the plaza. For a north-side hotel, use the station’s public passage.

The local bus card ecomyca is not the same as a nationwide transit IC card. Ordinary buses do not accept Suica, ICOCA or PASMO. Bring 1,000-yen bills or coins: the airport-line bus and airport ticket machine do not accept bills of 2,000 yen or more. The old multiple-ride coupon tickets were abolished October 1.

The public airport-line guidance does not provide an advance seat-reservation process. Direct services have a seated capacity limit and may refuse boarding when full. Published suitcase size, quantity and trunk limits were not confirmed. For large bags or a group, call 076-432-3456 on weekdays, 08:30–17:30.

Airport bay 1 map ↗ · Ordinary-bus boarding and cash payment ↗ · IC-card acceptance by mode ↗

The free international-arrival bus is flight-specific

The airport lists a free nonstop bus from near the international arrival-lobby exit to Toyama Station North Exit for Taipei-flight passengers only. The ride is about 30 minutes. It is not a benefit for every international or Incheon arrival. The associated flight notice covers Mondays and Thursdays, August 20–October 24, 2026. The free-bus notice does not specify a separate end date, operator, reservation process or required boarding proof; confirm eligibility with airport staff. Free-bus notice ↗ · Associated flight dates ↗

The paid direct-bus timetable is linked to domestic flights from Tokyo and Sapporo. It does not guarantee waiting for international immigration to finish. After an international arrival, check which route 36 or later direct service you can actually catch.

At Toyama Station: south side, north side and separate rail gates

Paid airport buses finish south of Toyama Station · 富山駅. Airport-bound bay 6 is for the return trip, not a confirmed arrival bay. The public information does not identify a specific incoming drop-off bay; follow the driver and on-site signs.

JR trains and Shinkansen: enter from the south plaza and follow JR / 新幹線 signs to your gates. The tram platforms inside the station are not JR platforms.
South-side hotels: begin walking directions from the bus terminal to your hotel’s entrance, using marked crosswalks.
North-side hotels and Kansui Park: use the north–south public passage, 南北自由通路, without entering JR’s ticket gates. The eligible Taipei free bus already arrives on this side.
Tateyama trains: follow 電鉄富山 toward the Esta building east of the south plaza. Dentetsu Toyama has separate ticketing and gates; use the day’s signs rather than an unconfirmed platform number.

Station plazas and bus terminals ↗ · South Exit to Dentetsu Toyama: walking directions ↗

Airport/station north/south/attraction location map

The red dotted line is the paid airport bus, the green line is the north and south of the station, walking to famous spots, and transferring to the railway station, and the brown line is the circular tram from Toyama Station. The arrow points in the direction of arrival.

1. Toyama Airport Terminal　2. Toyama Station South Bus Terminal　3. Toyama Station North Square　4. Dentetsu Toyama Station　5. Toyama Castle Park North Approach　6. South approach to Kansui Park　7. Tram stop in front of the International Conference Center
Select a number to open that place’s directions. Points and dotted lines show approximate locations and connections, rather than actual roads, tracks or walking routes.

Movement route concept diagram. This is a reference location taken directly by comparing the official facility map with the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI) background map. The dotted lines are not actual road or rail routes. The airport pin is displayed in the terminal, and the park pin is displayed in the walking direction from the station. Please check the official guide map and on-site signs for exact entrance and exit locations. For the final section, follow the directions and official ride/route map below.

Airport → Boarding point → Station → Accommodation/Attraction

Arrival procedures/baggage collection
Bay 1 outside the domestic terminal’s first floor → Toyama Station
Get off south of Toyama Station and collect your bags
South lodging/Toyama Castle / Free passage → North lodging/Kansui Park/East side → Dentetsu-Toyama Station

This is a travel order guide and is not an airport floor plan. The free bus limited to Taipei runs separately near the international terminal → north of the station.

Getting to Toyama Castle Park

Toyama Castle Park · 富山城址公園

Walk from the station’s south side

From the south plaza, head toward the city and the park’s northern approach beside the Matsukawa River. The tourism guide gives about ten minutes from South Exit. Add the walk from the bus arrival area and allow extra time for crossings, bags or snow.

South Exit to the park: walking directions ↗

Take the loop tram

At Toyama Station tram stop · 富山駅 under the elevated tracks, use loop-line platform 3 for a service labeled 環状線. Get off at International Conference Center · 国際会議場前. The tourism guide gives about seven minutes on the tram and two minutes walking north to the park’s southern approach.

The adult tram fare is 240 yen. Board through the middle or rear door without a numbered ticket, then pay on exit through the front. Cash requires the exact amount. Nationwide transit IC cards are accepted on the tram; follow its reader instructions. This differs from ordinary buses’ IC-card restrictions.

Tram platform 3 map ↗ · Tram fares and boarding ↗ · Tram stop to the park: walking directions ↗

To visit directly from the airport, ask the driver about getting off at Joshi Koen-mae · 城址公園前, incoming stop 8, and walking into the park. The airport-bound stop with the same name is stop 5. If already at the station, compare walking with waiting for a bus, and check the selected local route’s fare and departure. Airport-origin stop sequence ↗ · Official park access ↗

Kansui Park: start from North Exit

Fugan Canal Kansui Park · 富岩運河環水公園

If your bus arrives south of the station, cross the north–south public passage first. From the north plaza, walk north toward the fountain and paths at the park’s southern end. Reaching the canal and Tenmon Bridge within the park adds walking time.

The tourism guide gives about ten minutes from North Exit, not from the paid airport-bus drop-off on the south side. With luggage or snow, consider a hotel luggage drop-off first. Official access from North Exit ↗

North Exit to Kansui Park: walking directions ↗

For Tateyama, transfer at Dentetsu Toyama Station

Dentetsu Toyama Station · 電鉄富山駅 / Tateyama Station · 立山駅

After the airport bus reaches Toyama Station’s south side, walk east to Dentetsu Toyama.
Buy a separate ticket for Tateyama, labeled 立山, and check the departure board. A JR ticket or airport-bus fare does not cover this railway.
Choose a direct Tateyama train, or transfer at Terada Station · 寺田駅 if the journey planner shows that connection. Not every train goes to Tateyama.
At Tateyama, follow your Alpine Route ticket collection and cable-car boarding instructions. Allow time between leaving the rail platform and boarding the cable car.

The April 15–November 3 connection table includes a daily direct train, Dentetsu Toyama 13:00 → Tateyama 14:13. Weekday 13:50 → 14:55 and holiday 14:00 → 15:13 are examples of the last listed rail connections arriving before the 15:40 Murodo-bound cable car. They are not the railway’s last trains of the day. Check the current rail fare and later ordinary trains for your date; no unverified fare has been added to an estimated total. Rail route and fare search ↗ · Alpine Route connection timetable ↗

1. Dentetsu Toyama Station　2. Tateyama Station
Select a number to open that place’s directions. Points and dotted lines show approximate locations and connections, rather than actual roads, tracks or walking routes.

This is a separate connection diagram toward Tateyama. The blue dotted line links the two stations conceptually; it is not the actual railway alignment or a route drawing via Terada.

Tateyama Station is not Murodo

Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route · 立山黒部アルペンルート / Murodo · 室堂

From Tateyama Station, take the cable car to Bijodaira · 美女平, then the highland bus to Murodo. The Alpine Route joins several modes of transportation, with Murodo an intermediate destination. It is not a direct airport-to-Murodo or airport-to-Kurobe Dam service.

The 2026 timetable has separate April 15–November 3 and November 4–30 periods; neither applies to December. The winter timetable lists service between Tateyama, Ogizawa and Shinano-Omachi through November 30, with reopening planned for mid-April 2027. From November 11, highland buses run nonstop between Bijodaira and Murodo. The last cable car connecting to Murodo moves earlier: 15:00 for November 4–10, then 13:50 for November 11–30. Snow can change or suspend service. Seasonal timetables in both directions ↗

Do not combine the last outbound and return services into a day trip

For April 15–November 3, the last Murodo connection leaves Tateyama by cable car at 15:40 and reaches Murodo at 16:50. The final through-connection to Ogizawa · 扇沢 leaves Tateyama at 15:00. Reaching Murodo and crossing the entire Alpine Route are different plans.

On ordinary dates, the final return connection is Murodo 16:20 → Bijodaira 17:10 → cable car 17:20 → Tateyama 17:27. A later 17:00 connection runs on selected dates; in October, only the 10th and 11th. The 15:40 outbound cable car reaches Murodo after the ordinary 16:20 return bus has left, so these cannot form a same-day round trip. Murodo-to-Toyama return timetable ↗

The official FAQ suggests five to six hours for a Tateyama–Murodo sightseeing round trip, including waits and lunch. Airport arrival procedures, bus waiting, the station walk and the separate train come before that. For a late arrival, an overnight city stay and next-morning start may fit better. Check both your reserved outbound time and the final return connection. Official sightseeing time guidance ↗

For a web ticket, verify the departure station, time, covered section and collection process. Inclusion of Toyama Chiho Railway depends on the product; the airport bus is not automatically included. A flight delay does not automatically change or refund a reservation. Official web-ticket booking and collection ↗

Taxis, reserved pickups and rental cars

Taxi to your hotel

After arrival procedures, use taxi stand 2 outside the domestic terminal’s first floor. For a reserved vehicle, use the meeting point on your confirmation.
Show your hotel’s Japanese address and tell the driver your party size and bag count. Confirm payment methods and the estimated total before leaving.
At the hotel entrance, collect your bags and pay according to the operator’s instructions.

The airport’s destination table gives about 20 minutes to Toyama Station; its introductory text also mentions 15 minutes. The comparison above uses the destination-table figure. A current official fare range was not confirmed, so ask for a quote including applicable nighttime, toll and waiting charges rather than relying on an invented flat price.

The airport lists Toyama Kotsu, 076-421-1122; Daiwa Kotsu, 076-421-8181; and the private taxi cooperative, 076-423-8877. Provide your flight, arrival time, address and luggage, and check delayed-flight waiting and cancellation terms. Official taxi stand and company contacts ↗

Rental counter beside the domestic arrival lobby

The airport lists Toyota, Nissan, Nippon Rent-a-Car and Orix. Go to your booked operator’s reception with your reservation, driving documents valid in Japan and required payment method. Confirm insurance, return conditions, winter equipment and the actual vehicle pickup point.

Number 4 on the airport guide marks the rental counter, not a universal pickup parking bay. Set navigation to the hotel’s parking entrance after collecting the vehicle. For a city-only stay, compare pickup time and parking costs with buses or taxis. Rental prices depend on your dates and vehicle. Official rental counters and contacts ↗

Last airport buses and winter travel

April 1–October 24, 2026: last scheduled direct departure, airport 20:35 → Toyama Station 20:58.
October 25, 2026–March 27, 2027: last scheduled direct departure, airport 20:50 → Toyama Station 21:13.
Both direct-bus tables give the same last departure on weekdays and holidays. Ordinary route 36 has different weekday and holiday schedules. The holiday schedule includes Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, August 13–16 and December 29–January 3.

The operator says direct buses check for passengers and depart roughly ten minutes after their linked flight arrives; a delayed aircraft can change departure time. This does not guarantee unlimited waiting or waiting for international immigration. Check the flight shown in the timetable and the day’s staff instructions. Airport-origin timetable through October 24 ↗ · Airport-origin timetable from October 25 ↗

After buses end, use taxi stand 2 or contact your reserved operator, and tell your hotel the revised arrival time. Check flights, buses, trains and the Alpine Route separately during snow or strong winds. A weather forecast alone does not establish a service cancellation or guarantee safe conditions. If the final hotel walk is difficult with bags on snow, consider a taxi for that leg.

Airport flight information ↗ · Bus, railway and tram status ↗ · Alpine Route service status ↗ · US–Japan flight disruption guide →

Official transportation usage and reservation information

Below is official information from the transportation operator and is not an affiliate link. You can check the sections and conditions for buses, reserved vehicles, rental cars, and alpine route tickets separately.

Check airport bus fare, timetable, and payment ↗Inquiries about airport taxis and pre-booked vehicles ↗Check airport rental car company/reception location ↗Information on reserving and receiving Alpine Route WEB tickets ↗

The Alpine Route ticket is different from the bus ticket from the airport to the city. You must also check the actual sections and reserved seat reservation conditions for your rail pass. This page does not display platform product prices mixed with official transportation rates.

Toyama Airport transportation FAQ

How do I get from Toyama Airport to Toyama Station?

Use bay 1 outside the domestic terminal’s first floor for a Toyama Chiho Railway bus displaying 富山駅前. The direct service takes about 23 minutes; ordinary route 36 takes about 25–34 minutes. Both cost 470 yen for an adult from October 1, 2026. Arrival procedures, waiting and the hotel walk are additional.

Do I need a bus reservation?

The public guidance does not provide an advance seat-reservation process. Direct services have a seated capacity limit and may refuse boarding when full. Check the timetable and board on site. For large bags or a group, call 076-432-3456 in advance.

Can I pay with a credit card or Suica?

The direct airport bus accepts supported contactless bank cards: tap only when getting off. This payment is not available on ordinary route 36. Ordinary buses do not accept Suica, ICOCA or PASMO. Cash passengers take a numbered ticket and pay on exit; bring 1,000-yen bills or coins.

Which side of Toyama Station does the bus arrive at?

Paid airport buses arrive south of the station. Bay 6 is for returning to the airport, not a confirmed arrival bay; follow the driver’s drop-off instructions. The separate free bus for eligible Taipei-flight passengers arrives at North Exit.

Are JR Toyama and Dentetsu Toyama the same station?

They have separate rail services and gates. JR Toyama serves JR trains and the Shinkansen. For Tateyama, walk east of the south plaza to Dentetsu Toyama, following 電鉄富山 signs, and buy the appropriate separate ticket. Tram platforms are not Tateyama train platforms.

Can I walk to Kansui Park?

The official guide gives about ten minutes from North Exit to the park’s southern approach. From a paid airport bus arriving south, first use the north–south public passage. Add that station walk and any further walk toward the canal or Tenmon Bridge.

How do I get to Toyama Castle Park?

Ask about leaving the airport bus at Joshi Koen-mae, incoming stop 8, then walking into the park. From Toyama Station South Exit, the official guide gives about a ten-minute walk. Alternatively, take the loop tram from platform 3 to International Conference Center: about seven minutes riding and two minutes walking.

Can I bring a large suitcase?

Published size, quantity and trunk-capacity limits were not confirmed for the airport bus. Ask the operator about your actual bags; do not assume direct and ordinary buses have identical luggage space. A reserved vehicle also needs sufficient space for your party and bags.

What if my flight arrives after the last bus?

The last scheduled direct bus is 20:35 through October 24, 2026, or 20:50 from October 25 through March 27, 2027. Buses may adjust to linked flight arrivals, but unlimited waiting or waiting for international immigration is not guaranteed. After service ends, use taxi stand 2 or a reserved operator and notify your hotel.

Can I visit the Alpine Route on arrival day?

It depends on your date, arrival time, reservation and return plan. Take the airport bus, walk to Dentetsu Toyama, take a separate train to Tateyama, then use the cable car and highland bus. For April 15–November 3, the final Murodo connection leaves Tateyama at 15:40 and reaches Murodo at 16:50—after the ordinary final 16:20 return departure. Those services cannot form a same-day round trip. From November 4, use the winter timetable.

Where do I check winter service conditions?

Check Toyama Airport flight information, Toyama Chiho Railway bus/train/tram notices and Alpine Route service information separately. Snow or wind forecasts alone do not establish a cancellation. Allow extra time for bags and the final walk, and consider a taxi for a difficult snowy hotel approach.

Official sources and verification scope

Official sources reviewed: 2026-10-04. The parts where the reserved seat, luggage loading, accurate drop-off bay, and current taxi estimate price were not confirmed were separately stated in the main text. Itinerary and luggage storage options are editorial suggestions to help you prepare for your trip. The official map image has not been confirmed to be reposted, so it is not copied and is linked to the original.

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