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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Shirakawa-go by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane BKK - NGO
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    13h 10m
    ¥36,939–60,089

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Shanghaicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shirakawa-gocar car
    3d 20h
    ¥95,802–135,270

  3. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane DMK - NGO
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    12h 57m
    ¥44,632–61,516

  4. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Komatsu Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane BKK - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Shin-Takaokatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    15h 38m
    ¥43,489–103,389

  5. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Toyama Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Toyama Airport (TOY)plane plane BKK - TOY
    2. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    16h 32m
    ¥72,709–183,539

  6. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Tokyo International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane BKK - HND
    2. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    15h 33m

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Narita International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane BKK - NRT
    2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoyatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    16h 2m

  8. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Narita International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane DMK - NRT
    2. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoyatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    15h 59m

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration8h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket¥24,799Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 4,546.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 10m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Shirakawa-go, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the bus to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิ, walk to Suvarnabhumi-Airport-BKK airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO), walk to Central Japan International Airport, take the train to Meitetsu Nagoya, walk to Meitetsu Bus Center, take the bus to Shirakawago, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Bangkok to Shirakawa-go via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 3d 20h.

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