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Kobe, Japan → Shirakawago, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kobe to Shirakawago

Composite routes from Kobe to Shirakawago

Cheapest
4 h 5 min
Car
330 km.
from $18
Other
4 h 49 min
Train, Bus
234 km.
from $99.02
5 h 41 min
234 km.
from $106.02
6 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
233 km.
from $212.51
6 h 59 min
234 km.
from $48.91
7 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
233 km.
from $200.38
8 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
233 km.
from $271

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26
Plane from Kobe to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$254.07
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$419.22

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$457.33
Plane from Osaka International Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.44–$482.74

Japan Transocean Air

Website:
jal.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$381.11

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Kobe to Matsumoto
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$203.26

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Kōbe Station to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 1m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$44.46–$69.87

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.57–$49.54
Train from Ōsaka to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57

Bus operators

ALPICO Kotsu

Phone:
0570-550-373
Website:
alpico.co.jp/en/
Bus from Shinshimashima Station to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.07–$49.54

Meitetsu Bus

Phone:
052-582-5151
Website:
meitetsu-bus.co.jp/english
Bus from Sannomiya BT to Meitetsu
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.69

Hokutetsu Transportation

Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.70
Bus from Kanazawa Sta. East Gate to Shirakawa-go
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.16–$31.76

Nouhi Bus

Phone:
0577-32-1688
Website:
nouhibus.co.jp/english/
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$31.76
Bus from Osaka Station to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
5h 12m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.03–$76.22
Bus from Kanazawa Sta. East Gate to Shirakawa-go
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22

Gifu Bus

Phone:
058-240-0489
Website:
gifubus.co.jp/
Bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawago
Ave. Duration:
2h 42m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.87–$31.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kobe to Shirakawago?

The cheapest way to get from Kobe to Shirakawago is to drive which costs $34.78 - $51.09 and takes 4h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kobe to Shirakawago?

The fastest way to get from Kobe to Shirakawago is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Kobe and Shirakawago?

No, there is no direct bus from Kobe to Shirakawago. However, there are services departing from Sannomiya BT and arriving at Shirakawago via Meitetsu Bus Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.

How far is it from Kobe to Shirakawago?

The distance between Kobe and Shirakawago is 354 km. The road distance is 328.7 km.

How do I travel from Kobe to Shirakawago without a car?

The best way to get from Kobe to Shirakawago without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .

How long does it take to get from Kobe to Shirakawago?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Kobe to Shirakawago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kobe to Shirakawago bus from?

Kobe to Shirakawago bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, depart from Sannomiya BT station.

Train or bus from Kobe to Shirakawago?

The best way to get from Kobe to Shirakawago is to bus via Nagoya which takes 6h 59m and costs $42.39 - $50 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $97.83 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Kobe to Shirakawago bus arrive?

Kobe to Shirakawago bus services, operated by Meitetsu Bus, arrive at Meitetsu Bus Center station.

Can I drive from Kobe to Shirakawago?

Yes, the driving distance between Kobe to Shirakawago is 329 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Kobe to Shirakawago.

Where can I stay near Shirakawago?

There are 10+ hotels available in Shirakawago. Prices start at $12.47 per night.
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