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

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There are 5 ways to get from Matsusaka to Shirakawago by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Matsusaka to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Limited Express
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    5h
    ¥5,321–6,779

  2. Drive 222.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matsusaka to Shirakawagocar car 222.8 km
    3h 19m
    ¥3,866–5,584

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Matsusaka to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    6h 52m

  4. Train, bus via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Matsusaka to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Limited Express
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Shirakawago Nagoya
    5h 8m
    ¥4,921–8,779

  5. Train, bus via Takayama #2

    1. Take the train from Matsusaka to Kintetsu-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 59m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

There is no direct connection from Matsusaka to Shirakawago. However, you can take the train to Kintetsu-Nagoya, walk to Meitetsu Bus Center, then take the bus to Shirakawago. Alternatively, you can take a train from Matsusaka to Shirakawago via Nagoya Station, Takayama, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 6h 52m.

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