What is the cheapest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Gunma?

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Gunma is to drive which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Gunma?

The fastest way to get from Shirakawa-go to Gunma is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs ¥4300 - ¥6500.

Is there a direct bus between Shirakawa-go and Gunma?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawa-go to Gunma. However, there are services departing from Shirakawago and arriving at 高崎駅東口 via 金沢駅東口. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Shirakawa-go and Gunma?

No, there is no direct train from Shirakawa-go to Gunma. However, there are services departing from Johana and arriving at Takasaki via Shin Takaoka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Shirakawa-go to Gunma?

The distance between Shirakawa-go and Gunma is 372 km. The road distance is 251 km.

How do I travel from Shirakawa-go to Gunma without a car?

The best way to get from Shirakawa-go to Gunma without a car is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ¥21000 - ¥26000.

How long does it take to get from Shirakawa-go to Gunma?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Shirakawa-go to Gunma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa-go to Gunma bus from?

Shirakawa-go to Gunma bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, depart from Shirakawago station.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa-go to Gunma train from?

Shirakawa-go to Gunma train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), depart from Johana station.

Train or bus from Shirakawa-go to Gunma?

The best way to get from Shirakawa-go to Gunma is to train which takes 4h 37m and costs ¥21000 - ¥26000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥7500 - ¥13000 and takes 10h 51m.

Where does the Shirakawa-go to Gunma bus arrive?

Shirakawa-go to Gunma bus services, operated by Nohi Bus, arrive at Kanazawa Station.

Where does the Shirakawa-go to Gunma train arrive?

Shirakawa-go to Gunma train services, operated by JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company), arrive at Takaoka(Toyama) station.

Can I drive from Shirakawa-go to Gunma?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa-go to Gunma is 251 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Shirakawa-go to Gunma.

Where can I stay near Gunma?

There are 219+ hotels available in Gunma.

Shirakawa-go to Gunma - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shirakawa-go to Gunma by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)train [29748] JR Johana
2. Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Takasakitrain Hakutaka
4h 37m
¥21,217–26,007
Drive 251 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Shirakawa-go to Takasakicar 251 km
4h 23m
¥4,360–6,298
Bus
1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Kanazawa Stationbus Takayama
2. Take the bus from 金沢駅東口 to 高崎駅東口bus 高速バス東京・さいたま・群馬～富山・金沢線
10h 51m
¥7,882–12,098

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Distance: 371.6 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Shirakawa-go, Japan and Gunma, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Shirakawa-go to Takasaki via Johana and Shin Takaoka in around 4h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Shirakawa-go to 高崎駅東口 via Shirakawago and 金沢駅東口 in around 10h 51m.

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