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How to get fromShirakawago to Kōfuby bus, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Shirakawago to Kōfu by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Matsumoto to Kōfutrain train
    6h 30m
    ¥3,746–9,215

  2. Drive 218.1 km

    1. Drive from Shirakawago to Kōfucar car 218.1 km
    3h 22m
    ¥3,758–5,428

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Matsumoto Bus Terminal to Chūōdō Hinobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chuodo Hino to Kofu Stationbus bus
    9h 36m
    ¥7,446–17,915

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 232 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Shirakawago, Japan and Kōfu, Japan?

You can take a bus from Shirakawago to Kofu Station via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Matsumoto Bus Terminal, and Chuodo Hino in around 9h 36m.

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