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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kyoto to Shirakawago by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train Hikari / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    4h 41m

  2. Drive 251 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kyoto to Shirakawagocar car 251 km
    3h 33m
    ¥4,356–6,291

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h 59m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Kyōto to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus
    6h 16m
    ¥4,819–8,068

  5. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Kyoto to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    6h 32m

  6. 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 39m
    ¥8,140–11,674

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  • Distance: 297.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a bus from Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi to Shirakawago via Shiokoji Takakura, Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 7h 39m.

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