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How to get fromNagano to Shirakawagoby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kanazawa to Shirakawagotaxi taxi
    2h 29m
    ¥30,348–37,309

  2. Drive 185.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nagano to Shirakawagocar car 185.4 km
    2h 57m
    ¥3,216–4,645

  3. Train, bus via Takaoka

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Toyamatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the bus from Shintakaokaeki4ban to Hatogayabus bus Takaokaekimae-Shirakawago
    4h 49m
    ¥3,724–4,979

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Toyamatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the bus from Toyama Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h 15m
    ¥4,704–6,629

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Nagano to Kanazawatrain train Hakutaka / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    5h 34m
    ¥4,648–7,409

Nagano to Shirakawago by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,704Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 291.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Nagano to Shirakawago. However, you can take the train to Kanazawa then take the taxi to Shirakawago. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nagano to Shirakawago via Toyama, Shin-Takaoka, Shintakaokaeki4ban, and Hatogaya in around 4h 49m.

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