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How to get fromHakuba to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Itoigawa to Shin Takaokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain train
    6h 4m
    ¥18,672–23,754

  2. Drive 180.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hakuba to Shirakawa-gocar car 180.3 km
    3h 1m
    ¥3,132–4,524

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain train
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    6h 46m
    ¥3,152–8,545

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    8h 9m
    ¥3,252–8,804

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  • Distance: 203.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

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

You can take a train from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Takaoka(Toyama), and Johana in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Shirakawa-go via Shinano-Omachi, Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 8h 9m.

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