There are 3 ways to get from Shinjuku to Shirakawa by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiyatrain Ja / ...
- Take the train from Ōmiya to Shin-Shirakawatrain Yamabiko / ...
2h 39m¥3,106–6,574Bus
- Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sukagawa Eigyōshobus Abukuma
4h 39m¥4,330–6,100Drive 201.2 km
- Drive from Shinjuku to Shirakawacar 201.2 km
2h 26m¥3,492–5,044
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shinjuku to Shirakawa is to drive which costs ¥3400 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Shinjuku to Shirakawa is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs ¥3400 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shinjuku to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and arriving at Sukagawa Eigyōsho via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Shinjuku to Shirakawa. However, there are services departing from 新宿 Shinjuku and arriving at Shin-Shirakawa via Ōmiya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Shinjuku and Shirakawa is 179 km. The road distance is 201.2 km.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Shirakawa without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥3100 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Shinjuku to Shirakawa, including transfers.
Shinjuku to Shirakawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shinjuku to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from 新宿 Shinjuku station.
The best way to get from Shinjuku to Shirakawa is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs ¥3100 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 39m.
What companies run services between Shinjuku, Japan and Shirakawa, Japan?
You can take a train from 新宿 Shinjuku to Shirakawa Station via 大宮 Ōmiya, Ōmiya, Shin-Shirakawa, and Shin-Shirakawa Station in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sukagawa Eigyōsho every 4 hours. Tickets cost ¥3,900–5,500 and the journey takes 3h 42m.
- Phone
- (050) 2016-1603
- Website
- jreast.co.jp
Train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 大宮 Ōmiya
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥500–700
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Ōmiya to Shin-Shirakawa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,100–2,900
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ｰ000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Sukagawa Eigyōsho
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥3,900–5,500
- Schedules at
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
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More Questions & Answers
Shinjuku to Shirakawa bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Sukagawa Eigyōsho station.
Shinjuku to Shirakawa train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at 大宮 Ōmiya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shinjuku to Shirakawa is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Shinjuku to Shirakawa.
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