There are 4 ways to get from Matsumoto to Shirakawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Matsumoto to Tajimitrain Shinano 12 / ...
3h 42mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the train from Takayama to Shirakawaguchitrain [20388] Jr Takayama / ...
5h 11m¥2,410–6,400Drive 143.3 km
- Drive from Matsumoto to Shirakawacar 143.3 km
2h 27m¥2,486–3,591Bus
- Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus Takayama
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimaebus Gero Onsen
6h 29m¥4,060–8,400
Matsumoto to Shirakawa by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matsumoto to Shirakawa is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Matsumoto to Shirakawa is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Matsumoto to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto Bus Terminal and arriving at Gero Ekimae via Takayama Nohi Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Matsumoto to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from Matsumoto and arriving at Shirakawaguchi via Tajimi and Minoota. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
The distance between Matsumoto and Shirakawa is 193 km. The road distance is 143.3 km.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Shirakawa without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Matsumoto to Shirakawa, including transfers.
Matsumoto to Shirakawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, depart from Matsumoto Bus Terminal station.
Matsumoto to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), depart from Matsumoto station.
The best way to get from Matsumoto to Shirakawa is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4000 - ¥8500 and takes 6h 29m.
What companies run services between Matsumoto, Japan and Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan?
JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Matsumoto to Tajimi hourly, and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Shirakawaguchi via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Gero Ekimae, and Gero in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Matsumoto to Tajimi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Takayama to Shirakawaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
Train from Takayama to Shirakawaguchi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥1,500–2,000
- Website
- JR HOKKAIDO
- Website
- JR EAST
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Website
- JR WEST
- Website
- JR SHIKOKU
- Website
- JR KYUSHU
- 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
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 Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimae
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥100–3,100
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Matsumoto to Shirakawa bus services, operated by ALPICO Kotsu, arrive at Takayama Nohi Bus Center station.
Matsumoto to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company), arrive at Tajimi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Matsumoto to Shirakawa is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Matsumoto to Shirakawa.
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