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How to get fromShirakawa to Matsumotoby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shirakawa to Matsumoto by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shirakawaguchi to Minootatrain train [20388] Jr Takayama / ...
    2. Take the train from Tajimi to Matsumototrain train Shinano 23 / ...
    4h 4m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Shirakawaguchi to Takayamatrain train [20368] Jr Takayama / ...
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    5h 33m
    ¥2,408–6,396

  3. Drive 143.2 km

    1. Drive from Shirakawa to Matsumotocar car 143.2 km
    2h 27m
    ¥2,485–3,590

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gero Ekimae to Takayama Nohi Bus Centerbus bus Gero Onsen
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    6h 47m
    ¥4,048–8,358

Shirakawa to Matsumoto by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,408Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan and Matsumoto, Japan?

You can take a train from Shirakawaguchi to Matsumoto via Minoota and Tajimi in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Shirakawaguchi to Matsumoto Bus Terminal via Gero, Gero Ekimae, and Takayama Nohi Bus Center in around 6h 47m.

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