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

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There are 3 ways to get from Takayama to Shirakawa by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Takayama to Shirakawaguchitrain train [20388] Jr Takayama / ...
    1h 43m
    ¥1,500–2,000

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nisseki-mae to Gero Ekimaebus bus Gero Onsen
    2. Take the train from Gero to Shirakawaguchitrain train [20388] Jr Takayama / ...
    2h 53m
    ¥3,142–3,969

  3. Drive 89.9 km

    1. Drive from Takayama to Shirakawacar car 89.9 km
    1h 17m
    ¥1,559–2,251

Takayama to Shirakawa by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration1h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket¥1,500Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 82.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 43m

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

Japan Railways (JR) operates a train from Takayama to Shirakawaguchi every 3 hours. Tickets cost ¥1,500–2,000 and the journey takes 1h 43m. JR CENTRAL (Central Japan Railway Company) also services this route 4 times a day.

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