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How to get fromKatsuyama to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train Tsurugi
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    6h 3m
    ¥2,463–4,714

  2. Drive 76.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Katsuyama to Shirakawa-gocar car 76.8 km
    2h 2m
    ¥1,331–1,923

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Katsuyama to Shirakawa-gotaxi taxi 76.8 km
    2h 2m
    ¥33,000–41,000

  4. Train, bus via Kanazawa

    1. Take the train from Fukui to Kanazawatrain train Kagayaki
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    6h 32m
    ¥2,490–4,649

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 169.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Katsuyama to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Fukui(Fukui), take the train to Kanazawa, walk to Kanazawa Station, take the bus to Shirakawago, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can drive from Katsuyama to Shirakawa-go in around 2h 2m.

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