What is the cheapest way to get from Sendai to Shirakawa?

The cheapest way to get from Sendai to Shirakawa is to train via Kōriyama which costs ¥2200 - ¥3000 and takes 1h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sendai to Shirakawa?

The fastest way to get from Sendai to Shirakawa is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥2600 - ¥6000.

Is there a direct train between Sendai and Shirakawa?

No, there is no direct train from Sendai to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from Sendai and arriving at Shin-Shirakawa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Sendai to Shirakawa?

The distance between Sendai and Shirakawa is 150 km. The road distance is 163.7 km.

How do I travel from Sendai to Shirakawa without a car?

The best way to get from Sendai to Shirakawa without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs ¥2600 - ¥6000.

How long does it take to get from Sendai to Shirakawa?

It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Sendai to Shirakawa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sendai to Shirakawa train from?

Sendai to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Sendai station.

Where does the Sendai to Shirakawa train arrive?

Sendai to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Shin-Shirakawa station.

Can I drive from Sendai to Shirakawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Sendai to Shirakawa is 164 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Sendai to Shirakawa.

Where can I stay near Shirakawa?

There are 80+ hotels available in Shirakawa.

Sendai to Shirakawa - 4 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sendai to Shirakawa by train or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sendai to Shin-Shirakawatrain Yamabiko
1h 2m
¥2,693–5,831
Train via Kōriyama
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sendai to Kōriyamatrain Yamabiko
2. Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Kutanotrain [13179] Jr Tohoku / ...
1h 44m
¥2,236–2,983
Drive 163.7 km
1. Drive from Sendai to Shirakawacar 163.7 km
2h 3m
¥2,840–4,102
Train via Kōriyama #2
1. Take the train from Sendai to Koriyamatrain Yamabiko
2. Take the train from Koriyama(Fukushima) to Kutanotrain [13179] Jr Tohoku / ...
1h 46m
¥2,238–2,985

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Distance: 150.4 km
Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Sendai, Japan and Shirakawa, Japan?

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company) operates a train from Sendai to Shin-Shirakawa hourly. Tickets cost ¥2,100–2,900 and the journey takes 52 min.

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