There are 5 ways to get from Gifu to Nanto by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gifu to Tsurugatrain
- Take the train from Tsuruga to Shin-Takaokatrain
- Take the train from Shin-Takaoka to Johanatrain
4h 37m¥4,493–6,451Drive 158.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Gifu to Nantocar 158.2 km
2h 17m¥2,688–3,883Bus
- Take the bus from Kosoku Kakamigahara to Shirakawagobus
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Aratamachijimabus Shirakawago-Takaokaekimae / ...
5h 38m¥4,304–6,185Train, bus
- Take the train from Gifu to Takayamatrain
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Johanaminamichobus
6h 16mBus via Toyama
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Nishi Kamibukurobus
- Take the bus from Nishi-kamibukuro to Johna Gyousei Center Maebus Tonami/Johana Line
6h 35m¥5,682–9,160
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gifu to Nanto is to drive which costs ¥2600 - ¥3900 and takes 2h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Gifu to Nanto is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs ¥2600 - ¥3900.
No, there is no direct bus from Gifu to Nanto. However, there are services departing from 徹明町 2番のりば and arriving at Aratamachijima via Kosoku Kakamigahara and Shirakawago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Gifu to Nanto. However, there are services departing from Gifu and arriving at Johana via Tsuruga and Shin-Takaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
The distance between Gifu and Nanto is 305 km. The road distance is 158.2 km.
The best way to get from Gifu to Nanto without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Gifu to Nanto, including transfers.
Gifu to Nanto bus services, operated by Gifu Bus, depart from Kosoku Kakamigahara station.
Gifu to Nanto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Gifu station.
The best way to get from Gifu to Nanto is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ¥4400 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Gifu, Japan and Nanto, Japan?
You can take a train from Gifu to Johana via Tsuruga and Shin-Takaoka in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 徹明町 2番のりば to Aratamachijima via Kitabora, Kosoku Kakamigahara, and Shirakawago in around 5h 38m.
- 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 Shin-Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,600–3,800
- Schedules at
- jorudan.co.jp
Train from Shin-Takaoka to Johana
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥450–650
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 058-201-0489
- Website
- gifubus.co.jp
Bus from Kosoku Kakamigahara to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,700
- Schedules at
- gifubus.co.jp
- Book at
- willerexpress.com
- Adult
- ¥3,600–4,700
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More Questions & Answers
Gifu to Nanto bus services, operated by Gifu Bus, arrive at Shirakawago station.
Gifu to Nanto train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tsuruga station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gifu to Nanto is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Gifu to Nanto.
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