How to Travel from
Takayama to Shira Kawa
by Route or Car
Schedule
Takayama, Japan → Shira Kawa, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Takayama to Shira Kawa
Composite routes from Takayama to Shira Kawa
Cheapest
6 h 5 min
Car
484 km.
from $26
Other
8 h 49 min
363 km.
from $217.86
13 h 52 min
Bus, Train
362 km.
from $106.61
8 h 2 min
Train, Plane
362 km.
from $199.62
14 h 57 min
363 km.
from $123.36
9 h 26 min
Train, Plane
362 km.
from $140.46
8 h 53 min
Train, Plane
362 km.
from $221.79
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$266.78
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.19–$279.48
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30
Peach Aviation Limited
Website:
flypeach.com/pc/en
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$165.15
Fuji Dream
Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Nagoya Airfield to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$266.78
Ibex Airlines
Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Chūbu Centrair International Airport to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$330.30
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Toyama to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28
Train from Ōmiya to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$59.71–$88.93
Train from Nagoya Station to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
47 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.38–$57.17
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Takayama to Toyama
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.60–$30.49
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.51–$25.41
Train from Takayama to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
2h 26m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.30–$48.27
Japan Railways (JR)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/index.html
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.26–$11.43
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Matsumoto to Nagano
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.16
Train from Sendai(Miyagi/Jr) to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$10.16
Bus operators
ALPICO Kotsu
Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Takayama Nohi Bus Center to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
2h 33m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.07–$49.54
Hokutetsu Transportation
Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.80–$30.49
Bus from Kanazawa to Niigata
Ave. Duration:
4h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$34.30–$48.27
Nagaden Bus
Phone:
026-295-8008
Website:
nagadenbus.co.jp/
Bus from Nagano to Niigata-eki
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.45
Nouhi Bus
Phone:
0577-32-1688
Website:
nouhibus.co.jp/english/
Bus from Shirakawa-go to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$30.49
Yamako Bus
Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from Niigata to Yamagata
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$30.49
Bus from 新潟駅前 to 山交ビル
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.33–$26.68
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Takayama to Shira Kawa?
The cheapest way to get from Takayama to Shira Kawa is to drive which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 6h 6m.
What is the fastest way to get from Takayama to Shira Kawa?
The fastest way to get from Takayama to Shira Kawa is to drive which takes 6h 6m and costs $50 - $76.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Takayama and Shira Kawa?
No, there is no direct bus from Takayama to Shira Kawa. However, there are services departing from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal and arriving at 船町橋 via Shirakawa-go, Kanazawa, 新潟駅前 and 山交ビル. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 57m.
How far is it from Takayama to Shira Kawa?
The distance between Takayama and Shira Kawa is 774 km. The road distance is 484.9 km.
How do I travel from Takayama to Shira Kawa without a car?
The best way to get from Takayama to Shira Kawa without a car is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 .
How long does it take to get from Takayama to Shira Kawa?
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Takayama to Shira Kawa, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Takayama to Shira Kawa bus from?
Takayama to Shira Kawa bus services, operated by Hokutetsu Transportation, depart from Shirakawa-go station.
Train or bus from Takayama to Shira Kawa?
The best way to get from Takayama to Shira Kawa is to train which takes 8h 49m and costs $119.57 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59.78 - $119.57 and takes 14h 57m.
Where does the Takayama to Shira Kawa bus arrive?
Takayama to Shira Kawa bus services, operated by Hokutetsu Transportation, arrive at Kanazawa Sta. East Gate station.
Can I drive from Takayama to Shira Kawa?
Yes, the driving distance between Takayama to Shira Kawa is 485 km. It takes approximately 6h 6m to drive from Takayama to Shira Kawa.
Where can I stay near Shira Kawa?
There are 117+ hotels available in Shira Kawa. Prices start at $21.18 per night.
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