There are 3 ways to get from Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sakudaira to Shin Takaokatrain Hakutaka
- Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain [29727] JR Johana
3h 47m¥20,074–25,324Drive 187.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-gocar 187.7 km
3h 24m¥3,250–4,694Train, bus
- Take the train from Sakudaira to Toyamatrain Hakutaka
- Take the bus from Toyama Station to Shirakawagobus Takayama
5h 44m¥5,528–7,683
Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs ¥3200 - ¥4700 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs ¥3200 - ¥4700.
No, there is no direct train from Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Sakudaira and arriving at Johana via Takaoka(Toyama). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Sakudaira Station and Shirakawa-go is 312 km. The road distance is 187.7 km.
The best way to get from Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs ¥20000 - ¥26000.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.
Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sakudaira station.
Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin Takaoka station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go is 188 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Sakudaira Station to Shirakawa-go.
There are 14+ hotels available in Shirakawa-go.
What companies run services between Sakudaira Station, Japan and Shirakawa-go, Japan?
You can take a train from Sakudaira to Shirakawa-go via Takaoka(Toyama) and Johana in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sakudaira to Shin Takaoka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,500–4,700
- Website
- JR EAST
Train from Sakudaira to Toyama
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,300–4,300
- Website
- JR EAST
- Phone
- 0570-00-2486
- Website
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johana
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥480–700
- Schedules at
- JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
- Phone
- 0577-32-1688
- Website
- nouhibus.co.jp
Bus from Toyama Station to Shirakawago
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥2,200–3,400
- Schedules at
- nouhibus.co.jp
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