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How to get fromTakaoka to Shirakawaby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Tsuruga

    best
    1. Take the train from Shin-Takaoka to Tsurugatrain train
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Gifutrain train
    3. Take the train from Gifu to Shirakawaguchitrain train
    5h 9m

  2. Drive 176.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takaoka to Shirakawacar car 176.1 km
    3h
    ¥3,053–4,410

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Takaoka Sta. to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the train from Takayama to Shirakawaguchitrain train [20388] Jr Takayama / ...
    7h 38m
    ¥4,627–5,926

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Toyama to Hida-Furukawatrain train
    2. Take the train from Hida-Furukawa to Shirakawaguchitrain train Hida 12
    5h 14m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Takaoka Sta. to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus Takayama
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Gero Ekimaebus bus Gero Onsen
    8h 56m
    ¥6,277–7,926

Takaoka to Shirakawa by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,627Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Takaoka, Japan and Shirakawa, Gifu, Japan?

You can take a train from Shin-Takaoka to Shirakawaguchi via Tsuruga and Gifu in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Takaoka Sta. to Shirakawaguchi via Takayama Nohi Bus Center, Gero Ekimae, and Gero in around 8h 56m.

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