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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Shirakawa-goby plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Shirakawa-go by plane, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Komatsu Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane SZB - KMQ
    2. Take the train from Komatsu to Shin-Takaokatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    25h 31m
    ¥67,313–163,223

  2. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Komaki Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Komaki Airport (NKM)plane plane KUL - NKM
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    18h 17m
    ¥31,817–87,440

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghaicar car
    2. Take the carferry from Shanghai to Osaka International Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Osaka International Ferry Terminal to Shirakawa-gocar car
    4d 15h
    ¥124,745–176,577

  4. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Komatsu Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)plane plane KUL - KMQ
    3. Take the train from Komatsu to Shin-Takaokatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    18h 57m
    ¥44,467–125,740

  5. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Toyama Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Toyama Airport (TOY)plane plane KUL - TOY
    3. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus
    19h 46m
    ¥57,687–125,890

  6. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Tokyo International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tokyo International Airport (HND)plane plane KUL - HND
    3. Take the train from Shin Yokohama to Nagoyatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    17h 32m

  7. Train, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Chūbu Centrair International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Jb Sentraltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    3. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Chūbu Centrair International Airport (NGO)plane plane SIN - NGO
    4. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    19h 45m
    ¥44,770–74,560

  8. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Narita International Airport, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Narita International Airport (NRT)plane plane KUL - NRT
    3. Take the train from 空港第2ビル Narita Airport Terminal 2·3 to Tōkyō Stationtrain train
    4. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Nagoyatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    17h 58m

  9. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Matsumoto Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Matsumoto Airport (MMJ)plane plane KUL - MMJ
    3. Take the bus from Shinshimashima Station to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    18h 17m
    ¥49,467–147,440

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration21h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket¥62,682Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,314.5 km
  • Duration: 25h 31m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Shirakawa-go, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Shirakawa-go. However, you can take the train to Kwasa Sentral, walk to Mrt Kwasa Sentral Pintu A, take the bus to Subang Skypark Terminal, walk to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) airport, fly to Komatsu Airport (KMQ), walk to Komatsu Airport, take the bus to Komatsu Station, walk to Komatsu, take the train to Shin-Takaoka, walk to Shintakaokaeki4ban, take the bus to Hatogaya, then walk to Shirakawa-go. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuala Lumpur to Shirakawa-go via Shanghai and Osaka International Ferry Terminal in around 4d 15h.

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