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How to get fromKusatsu to Shirakawagoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kusatsu to Shirakawago by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kusatsu to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h 40m

  2. Drive 219 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kusatsu to Shirakawagocar car 219 km
    3h 20m
    ¥3,800–5,488

  3. Train, bus via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Ritto to Maibaratrain train
    2. Take the train from Maibara to Nagoyatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    5h 54m
    ¥4,276–8,437

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    7h 47m
    ¥8,103–12,320

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  • Distance: 279.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Kusatsu, Japan and Shirakawago, Japan?

You can take a train from Seta(Shiga) to Shirakawago via Kyōto, Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 7h 47m.

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