There are 4 ways to get from Hakuba to Shirakawago by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawatrain
- Take the train from Itoigawa to Shin Takaokatrain
- Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain
6h 3m¥18,672–22,754Drive 179.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Hakuba to Shirakawagocar 179.8 km
3h¥3,119–4,506Train, bus
- Take the train from Hakuba to Matsumototrain
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
6h 39m¥3,152–8,545Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus Takayama
8h 2m¥3,252–8,804
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hakuba to Shirakawago is to drive which costs ¥3100 - ¥4600 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Hakuba to Shirakawago is to drive which takes 3h and costs ¥3100 - ¥4600.
No, there is no direct bus from Hakuba to Shirakawago. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Shirakawago via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Hakuba to Shirakawago. However, there are services departing from Hakuba and arriving at Johana via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa and Takaoka(Toyama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Hakuba and Shirakawago is 203 km. The road distance is 179.8 km.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Shirakawago without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ¥18000 - ¥23000.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Hakuba to Shirakawago, including transfers.
Hakuba to Shirakawago bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Hakuba to Shirakawago train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Minami-Otari station.
The best way to get from Hakuba to Shirakawago is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs ¥18000 - ¥23000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥3200 - ¥9000 and takes 8h 2m.
What companies run services between Hakuba, Japan and Shirakawago, Japan?
You can take a train from Hakuba to Shirakawago via Minami-Otari, Itoigawa, Takaoka(Toyama), and Johana in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hakuba to Shirakawago via Shinano-Omachi, Matsumoto, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 8h 2m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jrhokkaido.co.jp
Train from Minami-Otari to Itoigawa
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥600–900
- Website
- https://www.jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Website
- https://global.jr-central.co.jp/en/
- Website
- https://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jr-shikoku.co.jp/global/en/
- Website
- https://www.jrkyushu.co.jp/english/
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from Itoigawa to Shin Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,400–1,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Hakuba to Matsumoto
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ¥950–1,300
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- jr-odekake.net
Train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- jr-odekake.net
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Hakuba to Shirakawago bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Hakuba to Shirakawago train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Itoigawa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hakuba to Shirakawago is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Hakuba to Shirakawago.
There are 14+ hotels available in Shirakawago.