What is the cheapest way to get from Hakone to Shirakawa?

The cheapest way to get from Hakone to Shirakawa is to drive which costs ¥5000 - ¥7500 and takes 3h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hakone to Shirakawa?

The fastest way to get from Hakone to Shirakawa is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥5000 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct train between Hakone and Shirakawa?

No, there is no direct train from Hakone to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from 大平台 Ohiradai and arriving at Shirakawaguchi via 箱根湯本 Hakone-Yumoto, Odawara and Nagoya Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.

How far is it from Hakone to Shirakawa?

The distance between Hakone and Shirakawa is 360 km. The road distance is 296.2 km.

How do I travel from Hakone to Shirakawa without a car?

The best way to get from Hakone to Shirakawa without a car is to train which takes 5h 41m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Hakone to Shirakawa?

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Hakone to Shirakawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hakone to Shirakawa train from?

Hakone to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Odawara station.

Where does the Hakone to Shirakawa train arrive?

Hakone to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Nagoya station.

Can I drive from Hakone to Shirakawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Hakone to Shirakawa is 296 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Hakone to Shirakawa.

Where can I stay near Shirakawa?

There are 153+ hotels available in Shirakawa.

Hakone to Shirakawa - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Hakone to Shirakawa by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Odawara to Nagoyatrain Kodama
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shirakawaguchitrain Hida 1 / ...
5h 41m
Drive 296.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Hakone to Shirakawacar 296.2 km
3h 24m
¥5,127–7,406
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tomei Gotemba to Nagoya Station Shinkansen Exitbus
2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Shirakawaguchitrain Hida 1 / ...
8h 9m

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Distance: 359.7 km
Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Hakone, Japan and Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan?

You can take a train from 大平台 Ohiradai to Shirakawaguchi via 箱根湯本 Hakone-Yumoto, 小田原 Odawara, Odawara, Nagoya, and Nagoya Station in around 5h 41m.

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