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How to get fromKōfu to Shirakawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kōfu to Shirakawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kōfu to Shiojiritrain train Azusa
    2. Take the train from Shiojiri to Tajimitrain train Shinano 12 / ...
    5h 29m

  2. Drive 213.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kōfu to Shirakawacar car 213.5 km
    3h 11m
    ¥3,705–5,352

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kofu Station to Chuodo Hachiojibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chuodo Hachioji to Enabus bus
    6h 57m
    ¥18,100–24,000

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kōfu to Matsumototrain train
    2. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    3. Take the train from Takayama to Shimoyuitrain train
    8h 29m
    ¥3,855–8,362

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  • Distance: 265.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

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

You can take a train from Kōfu to Shirakawaguchi via Shiojiri, Tajimi, and Minoota in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kofu Station to Shirakawa via Chuodo Hachioji and Ena in around 6h 57m.

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