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How to get fromMatsumoto to Shirakawaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsumoto to Shirakawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Nagano

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Naganotrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagano to Omiya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ōmiya to Shin-Shirakawatrain train
    5h 21m
    ¥6,040–8,302

  2. Drive 301.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsumoto to Shirakawacar car 301.5 km
    4h 25m
    ¥5,237–7,564

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Ōmiya to Shin-Shirakawatrain train Yamabiko / ...
    6h 35m
    ¥7,200–14,692

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Matsumoto to Tachikawatrain train Azusa
    2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Shin-Shirakawatrain train Yamabiko / ...
    5h 59m
    ¥6,197–8,206

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sukagawa Eigyōshobus bus Abukuma
    9h 32m
    ¥8,410–14,192

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  • Distance: 406.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Shirakawa, Japan?

You can take a train from Matsumoto to Kutano via Nagano, Ōmiya, and Shin-Shirakawa in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Kutano via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Sukagawa Eigyōsho, and Sukagawa in around 9h 32m.

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