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

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa to Takayama is to train which costs ¥1300 - ¥1900 and takes 1h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirakawa to Takayama is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs ¥1500 - ¥2300.

Is there a direct train between Shirakawa and Takayama?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Shirakawaguchi and arriving at Hidaichinomiya. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

How far is it from Shirakawa to Takayama?

The distance between Shirakawa and Takayama is 75 km. The road distance is 89.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirakawa to Takayama without a car is to train which takes 1h 51m and costs ¥1300 - ¥1900.

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

The train from Shirakawaguchi to Hidaichinomiya takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa to Takayama train from?

Shirakawa to Takayama train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), depart from Shirakawaguchi station.

Where does the Shirakawa to Takayama train arrive?

Shirakawa to Takayama train services, operated by Japan Railways (JR), arrive at Hidaichinomiya station.

Can I drive from Shirakawa to Takayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa to Takayama is 90 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Shirakawa to Takayama.

Where can I stay near Takayama?

There are 369+ hotels available in Takayama.

Shirakawa to Takayama - 2 ways to travel via train, and car

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There are 2 ways to get from Shirakawa to Takayama by train or car

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1. Take the train from Shirakawaguchi to Hidaichinomiyatrain [20368] Jr Takayama
1h 51m
¥1,300–1,900
Drive 89.9 km
1. Drive from Shirakawa to Takayamacar 89.9 km
1h 17m
¥1,559–2,251

Shirakawa to Takayama by train

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 75.4 km
Duration: 1h 51m

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

Japan Railways (JR) operates a train from Shirakawaguchi to Hidaichinomiya every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,300–1,900 and the journey takes 1h 51m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route 4 times a day.

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