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

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There are 6 ways to get from Shirakawago to Kyoto by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train Hikari / ...
    3h 48m

  2. Drive 252.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirakawago to Kyotocar car 252.6 km
    3h 34m
    ¥4,359–6,297

  3. Bus, train via Takayama

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Takayama to Nagoya Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nagoya to Kyototrain train
    5h 3m

  4. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the train from Takayama to Kyōtotrain train Hida 36
    5h 44m

  5. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Kanazawa Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kanazawa to Tsurugatrain train
    3. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kyōtotrain train
    5h 49m
    ¥4,882–8,098

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Kyoto Station Hachijo Gatebus bus Takayama
    6h 33m
    ¥7,346–10,815

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 369.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Shirakawago to Kyōto Station Karasumaguchi via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate, and Shiokoji Takakura in around 6h 33m.

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