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How to get fromFukui to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Fukui to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fukui to Shin-Takaokatrain train Tsurugi
    2. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus Takaokaekimae-Shirakawago
    3h 59m
    ¥2,638–3,712

  2. Drive 102.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Fukui-shi to Shirakawa-gocar car 102.9 km
    2h 27m
    ¥1,788–2,582

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    2. Take the taxi from Kanazawa to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi
    1h 35m
    ¥29,163–35,614

  4. Train, bus via Kanazawa

    1. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train Kagayaki
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    4h 41m
    ¥2,490–4,649

  5. Train, bus via Kanazawa #2

    1. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    4h 45m
    ¥2,463–4,714

Fukui to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, and foot

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,490Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 190.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Fukui to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Shin-Takaoka, walk to Shintakaokaeki4ban, take the bus to Hatogaya, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kanazawa then take the taxi to Shirakawa-go.

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