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

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawa to Yamanashi is to train via Tokyo which costs ¥4500 - ¥6500 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirakawa to Yamanashi is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs ¥4900 - ¥7500.

Is there a direct bus between Shirakawa and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawa to Yamanashi station. However, there are services departing from Sukagawa Eigyōsho and arriving at Kofu Station via Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Shirakawa and Yamanashi?

No, there is no direct train from Shirakawa to Yamanashi. However, there are services departing from Kutano and arriving at Yamanashishi via Shin-Shirakawa, 上野 Ueno and Shinjuku Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

How far is it from Shirakawa to Yamanashi?

The distance between Shirakawa and Yamanashi is 304 km. The road distance is 285 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirakawa to Yamanashi without a car is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Shirakawa to Yamanashi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa to Yamanashi bus from?

Shirakawa to Yamanashi bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, depart from Sukagawa Eigyōsho station.

Where do I catch the Shirakawa to Yamanashi train from?

Shirakawa to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), depart from Shin-Shirakawa station.

Train or bus from Shirakawa to Yamanashi?

The best way to get from Shirakawa to Yamanashi is to train via Tokyo which takes 4h 46m and costs ¥4500 - ¥6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ¥5500 - ¥11000 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Shirakawa to Yamanashi bus arrive?

Shirakawa to Yamanashi bus services, operated by JR Bus Tohoku, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Shirakawa to Yamanashi train arrive?

Shirakawa to Yamanashi train services, operated by JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company), arrive at Ueno station.

Can I drive from Shirakawa to Yamanashi?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawa to Yamanashi is 285 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Shirakawa to Yamanashi.

Where can I stay near Yamanashi?

There are 849+ hotels available in Yamanashi.

Shirakawa to Yamanashi - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Shirakawa to Yamanashi by train, bus, or car

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Train via Tokyo
best
1. Take the train from Shin-Shirakawa to Uenotrain Nasuno / ...
2. Take the train from Shinjuku Station to Yamanashishitrain Kaiji / ...
4h 46m
¥4,538–6,292
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sukagawa Eigyōsho to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus Abukuma
2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Kofu Stationbus
7h 50m
¥5,956–10,439
Drive 285 km
1. Drive from Shirakawa to Yamanashicar 285 km
3h 38m
¥4,945–7,142
Train
1. Take the train from Shin-Shirakawa to Uenotrain Nasuno / ...
2. Take the train from Tōkyō Station to Yamanashishitrain Kaiji / ...
4h 49m
¥4,568–6,322
Train via Sagamihara
1. Take the train from Shin-Shirakawa to Uenotrain
2. Take the train from 新宿 Shinjuku to 高尾 Takaotrain Jc
3. Take the train from 高尾 Takao to 山梨市 Yamanashishitrain Co
5h 35m
¥5,022–9,119

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Distance: 304.1 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Shirakawa, Japan and Yamanashi, Japan?

You can take a train from Kutano to Yamanashishi via Shin-Shirakawa, 上野 Ueno, 新宿 Shinjuku, and Shinjuku Station in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kutano to 山梨市 Yamanashishi via Sukagawa, Sukagawa Eigyōsho, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, Kofu Station, and 甲府 Kōfu in around 7h 50m.

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