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How to get fromTakayama to Shirakawagoby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Nakanojo to Takasakitrain train
    2. Take the train from Takasaki to Shin Takaokatrain train
    3. Take the train from Takaoka(Toyama) to Johanatrain train
    7h 29m
    ¥21,675–27,297

  2. Drive 254.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Takayama to Shirakawagocar car 254.3 km
    4h 31m
    ¥4,403–6,359

  3. Bus via Tokyo

    1. Take the bus from 中之条駅南（のりば） to Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus bus
    11h 28m
    ¥9,445–17,097

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 新前橋駅 to 金沢駅東口bus bus 高速バス 東京・さいたま・群馬～富山・金沢線
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station to Shirakawagobus bus Takayama
    13h 17m
    ¥8,495–13,597

Takayama to Shirakawago by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration11h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket¥9,445Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

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

You can take a bus from 高山役場前 to Shirakawago via 中之条駅, Nakanojo, Takasaki, Takaoka(Toyama), and Johana in around 7h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 高山役場前 to Shirakawago via 中之条駅, 中之条駅南（のりば）, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 11h 28m.

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