There are 4 ways to get from Gifu to Kurobe by train, bus, or car
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Train via Tsuruga
best- Take the train from Gifu to Tsurugatrain Shirasagi
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Toyamatrain Tsurugi
4h 44m¥5,038–7,101Drive 227.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Gifu to Kurobecar 227.3 km
3h 18m¥3,907–5,644Bus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Toyama Stationbus Takayama
8h 48m¥8,467–10,045Train
- Take the train from Gifu to Toyamatrain
5h 10m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gifu to Kurobe is to drive which costs ¥3900 - ¥6000 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Gifu to Kurobe is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ¥3900 - ¥6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gifu to Kurobe. However, there are services departing from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal and arriving at Furumido Kominkan via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and Ikuji Sta.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Gifu to Kurobe. However, there are services departing from Gifu and arriving at Ikuji via Tsuruga and Toyama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Gifu and Kurobe is 333 km. The road distance is 227.3 km.
The best way to get from Gifu to Kurobe without a car is to train via Tsuruga which takes 4h 44m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Gifu to Kurobe, including transfers.
Gifu to Kurobe bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal station.
Gifu to Kurobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Gifu station.
The best way to get from Gifu to Kurobe is to train via Tsuruga which takes 4h 44m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥8000 - ¥10000 and takes 8h 48m.
What companies run services between Gifu, Japan and Kurobe, Toyama, Japan?
You can take a train from Gifu to YKK Center Park via Tsuruga, Toyama, Ikuji, and Ikuji Sta. in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal to Furumido Kominkan via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, Toyama Station, Toyama, Ikuji, and Ikuji Sta. in around 8h 48m.
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Gifu to Tsuruga
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–2,000
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Tsuruga to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,900–4,100
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- jr-central.co.jp
Train from Gifu to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Meitetsu Gifu Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥4,300–4,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Toyama Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,400–4,200
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Gifu to Kurobe bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Gifu to Kurobe train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gifu to Kurobe is 227 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Gifu to Kurobe.
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