There are 2 ways to get from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago by bus or car
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Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago by foot and bus
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The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago is to drive which costs ¥2200 - ¥3300 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs ¥2200 - ¥3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Shirakawago via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
The distance between Matsumoto Castle and Shirakawago is 134 km. The road distance is 129.5 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago without a car is to bus which takes 5h 6m and costs ¥2200 - ¥7500.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago, including transfers.
Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago is 129 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago.
There are 14+ hotels available in Shirakawago.
What companies run services between Matsumoto Castle, Japan and Shirakawago, Japan?
You can take a vehicle from Matsumoto Castle to Shirakawago via Matsumoto Bus Terminal and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 5h 6m.
- Phone
- 0570-550-373
- Website
- alpico.co.jp
Bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥900–4,400
- Schedules at
- alpico.co.jp
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥1,300–2,900
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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