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

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There are 4 ways to get from Shirakawago to Takayama by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Johana to Takaoka(Toyama)train train
    2. Take the train from Shin Takaoka to Takasakitrain train
    3. Take the train from Takasaki to Nakanojotrain train
    7h 55m
    ¥21,770–27,327

  2. Drive 254.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Shirakawago to Takayamacar car 254.2 km
    4h 31m
    ¥4,402–6,358

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Kanazawa Stationbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from 金沢駅東口 to 新前橋駅bus bus 高速バス 東京・さいたま・群馬～富山・金沢線
    13h 13m
    ¥8,572–13,598

  4. Bus via Tokyo

    1. Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to 中之条駅南（おりば）bus bus
    13h 25m
    ¥9,486–17,015

Shirakawago to Takayama by bus and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,486Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 55m

What companies run services between Shirakawago, Japan and Takayama, Gunma, Japan?

You can take a vehicle from Shirakawago to 高山役場前 via Johana, Shin Takaoka, Takasaki, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅 in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shirakawago to 高山役場前 via 金沢駅東口, 新前橋駅, Shim-Maebashi, Nakanojo, and 中之条駅 in around 13h 13m.

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