What is the cheapest way to get from Tsukuba to Shirakawa?

The cheapest way to get from Tsukuba to Shirakawa is to drive which costs ¥1800 - ¥2700 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tsukuba to Shirakawa?

The fastest way to get from Tsukuba to Shirakawa is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs ¥1800 - ¥2700.

How far is it from Tsukuba to Shirakawa?

The distance between Tsukuba and Shirakawa is 140 km. The road distance is 122 km.

How do I travel from Tsukuba to Shirakawa without a car?

The best way to get from Tsukuba to Shirakawa without a car is to taxi and train which takes 3h 14m and costs ¥12000 - ¥15000.

How long does it take to get from Tsukuba to Shirakawa?

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Tsukuba to Shirakawa, including transfers.

Can I drive from Tsukuba to Shirakawa?

Yes, the driving distance between Tsukuba to Shirakawa is 122 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Tsukuba to Shirakawa.

Where can I stay near Shirakawa?

There are 72+ hotels available in Shirakawa.

Tsukuba to Shirakawa - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, car, and bus

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

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Tsukuba to 下館 Shimodatetaxi
2. Take the train from 下館 Shimodate to 小山 Oyamatrain
3. Take the train from Oyama to Shin-Shirakawatrain
3h 14m
¥12,251–14,889
Drive 122 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Tsukuba to Shirakawacar 122 km
2h 12m
¥1,866–2,695
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from 筑波山口 to 岩瀬駅bus
2. Take the train from 岩瀬 Iwase to 小山 Oyamatrain
3. Take the train from Oyama to Shin-Shirakawatrain
4h 9m
¥2,700–5,900

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Distance: 139.6 km
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Tsukuba, Japan and Shirakawa, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Tsukuba to Shirakawa. However, you can take the taxi to 下館 Shimodate, take the train to 小山 Oyama, take the train to Shin-Shirakawa, then take the train to Kutano. Alternatively, you can drive from Tsukuba to Shirakawa in around 2h 12m.

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