There are 4 ways to get from Shirakawago to Tsumago by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu Bus Centerbus
- Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Chuodo Magomebus
6h 42m¥5,300–8,400Drive 141.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Shirakawago to Tsumagocar 141.1 km
2h 27m¥2,432–3,513Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Takayama to Mino-Ōtatrain
- Take the train from Tajimi to Nagisotrain
6h 46mBus, train via Matsumoto
- Take the bus from Shirakawago to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Matsumoto to Nagisotrain
7h 42m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Shirakawago to Tsumago is to drive which costs ¥2400 - ¥3600 and takes 2h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Shirakawago to Tsumago is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ¥2400 - ¥3600.
No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawago to Tsumago. However, there are services departing from Shirakawago and arriving at Tsumagobashi via Meitetsu Bus Center and Magome. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.
The distance between Shirakawago and Tsumago is 346 km. The road distance is 141.1 km.
The best way to get from Shirakawago to Tsumago without a car is to bus which takes 6h 42m and costs ¥5000 - ¥8500.
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Shirakawago to Tsumago, including transfers.
Shirakawago to Tsumago bus services, operated by Gifu Bus, depart from Shirakawago station.
Shirakawago to Tsumago bus services, operated by Gifu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawago to Tsumago is 141 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Shirakawago to Tsumago.
There are 111+ hotels available in Tsumago.
What companies run services between Shirakawago, Japan and Tsumago, Japan?
You can take a bus from Shirakawago to Tsumagobashi via Meitetsu Bus Center, Chuodo Magome, and Magome in around 6h 42m.
- Phone
- 050-3772-3910
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
Train from Takayama to Mino-Ōta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Tajimi to Nagiso
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
Train from Matsumoto to Nagiso
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Website
- JR CENTRAL
- Schedules at
- JR West Timetable & Route Finder
- Phone
- 058-201-0489
- Website
- gifubus.co.jp
Bus from Shirakawago to Meitetsu Bus Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥3,600–4,700
- Schedules at
- gifubus.co.jp
- Book at
- willerexpress.com
- Adult
- ¥3,600–4,700
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