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

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

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  1. Train, bus via Nagoya

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin Osaka to Nagoyatrain train Kodama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus bus
    5h 25m

  2. Drive 287.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Osaka to Shirakawa-gocar car 287.6 km
    4h 6m
    ¥4,990–7,208

  3. Train, bus

    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
    6h 34m

  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 via Kyoto

    1. Take the train from Kyoto 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
    6h 53m

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Osaka Station to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    7h 36m
    ¥8,925–13,091

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 340.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Osaka Station to Shirakawa-go via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and Shirakawago in around 7h 36m.

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