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How to get fromOsaka-Namba to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Osaka-Namba to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train Kodama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    5h 30m

  2. Drive 290.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka-Namba to Shirakawa-gocar car 290.6 km
    4h 9m
    ¥5,035–7,272

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    7h 21m

  4. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoyatrain train Urban Liner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Shirakawago Nagoya
    6h 16m
    ¥7,008–11,278

  5. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Takayamatrain train Hida 25
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    7h 47m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from JR Namba Station OCAT to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    8h 1m
    ¥9,001–13,226

Osaka-Namba to Shirakawa-go by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,001Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Osaka-Namba, Japan and Shirakawa-go, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Osaka-Namba to Shirakawa-go via JR Namba Station OCAT, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 8h 1m.

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