There are 3 ways to get from Shirakawa to Shinjuku by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shin-Shirakawa to Uenotrain Nasuno / ...
- Take the train from 上野 Ueno to 新宿 Shinjukutrain Jy
2h 35m¥3,322–6,769Bus
- Take the bus from Sukagawa Eigyōsho to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Abukuma
5h 2m¥4,316–6,059Drive 201.6 km
- Drive from Shirakawa to Shinjukucar 201.6 km
2h 27m¥3,498–5,052
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa to Shinjuku is to drive which costs ¥3500 - ¥5500 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Shirakawa to Shinjuku is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥3500 - ¥5500.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawa to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Sukagawa Eigyōsho and arriving at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Shirakawa to Shinjuku. However, there are services departing from Shin-Shirakawa and arriving at 新宿 Shinjuku via 上野 Ueno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
The distance between Shirakawa and Shinjuku is 192 km. The road distance is 201.6 km.
The best way to get from Shirakawa to Shinjuku without a car is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥3300 - ¥7000.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Shirakawa to Shinjuku, including transfers.
Shirakawa to Shinjuku bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sukagawa Eigyōsho station.
Shirakawa to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Shirakawa station.
The best way to get from Shirakawa to Shinjuku is to train which takes 2h 35m and costs ¥3300 - ¥7000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥4300 - ¥6500 and takes 5h 2m.
What companies run services between Shirakawa, Japan and Shinjuku, Japan?
You can take a bus from Asahicho to 新宿 Shinjuku via Shin-Shirakawa Station, Shin-Shirakawa, and 上野 Ueno in around 2h 35m. Alternatively, JR Bus Tohoku operates a bus from Sukagawa Eigyōsho to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal 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 Shin-Shirakawa to Ueno
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥2,500–3,400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from 上野 Ueno to 新宿 Shinjuku
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥270–400
- Website
- https://www.jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
- Phone
- 0570ー000448
- Website
- jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sukagawa Eigyōsho to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal
- 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
Shirakawa to Shinjuku bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.
Shirakawa to Shinjuku train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueno station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa to Shinjuku is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Shirakawa to Shinjuku.
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