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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanazawa to Fukuitrain train
    2. Take the train from Fukui to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Gifutrain train
    4. Take the train from Gifu to Shirakawaguchitrain train
    5h 18m

  2. Drive 178.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kanazawa to Shirakawacar car 178.5 km
    3h 5m
    ¥3,093–4,467

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the train from Takayama to Shirakawaguchitrain train [20388] Jr Takayama / ...
    6h 8m
    ¥4,595–5,906

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus Nagoya
    6h 9m
    ¥3,990–6,450

Kanazawa to Shirakawa by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,595Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken, Japan and Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan?

You can take a train from Kanazawa to Shirakawaguchi via Fukui, Tsuruga, and Gifu in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, Hokuriku Railroad operates a bus from Kanazawa Station West Gate to Meitetsu Bus Center hourly. Tickets cost ¥3,400–6,000 and the journey takes 3h 50m.

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