How to Travel from
Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go
by Route or Car
Schedule
Kawagoe, Japan → Shirakawa-go, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-Go
Composite routes from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-Go
Cheapest
4 h 43 min
Car
327 km.
from $17
Other
6 h 1 min
Train, bus via Kanazawa, Train, bus via Kanazawa
234 km.
from $114.13
9 h 11 min
Train, Bus
234 km.
from $84.09
7 h 7 min
Train, Plane
233 km.
from $152.08
10 h 41 min
234 km.
from $89.43
8 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
233 km.
from $141.93
Transport providers
Airlines
Japan Airlines
Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$228.67
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$152.44
All Nippon Airways
Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Haneda Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$266.78
Plane from Haneda Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$635.18
Train operators
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Ōmiya to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.22–$114.33
Train from Komatsu to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
13 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.51–$29.22
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Kawagoe to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.59–$7.62
IR Ishikawa Railway
Phone:
0570-055-521
Website:
ishikawa-railway.jp/
Train from Komatsu to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Tobu Railway
Phone:
03-5962-0102
Website:
tobu.co.jp/foreign/en/
Train from Kawagoe to Wakoshi
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 5 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.16–$3.43
F Liner
Train from Kawagoe to Wakoshi
Ave. Duration:
19 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.03–$2.79
Bus operators
Hokutetsu Transportation
Phone:
076-234-0123
Website:
hokutetsu.co.jp/en
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 Kanazawa Sta. East Gate to Shirakawa-go
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.33–$29.22
Bus from Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.84–$54.63
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
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Phone:
+81 27-287-4000
Website:
ncb.jp/
Bus from 川越駅西口 to 金沢駅東口
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.46–$69.87
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go?
The cheapest way to get from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs $34.78 - $51.09 and takes 4h 39m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go?
The fastest way to get from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .
Is there a direct bus between Kawagoe and Shirakawa-go?
No, there is no direct bus from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from 川越駅西口 and arriving at Shirakawa-go via Kanazawa Sta. East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
How far is it from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go?
The distance between Kawagoe and Shirakawa-go is 502 km. The road distance is 328.5 km.
How do I travel from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go without a car?
The best way to get from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train and bus via Kanazawa which takes 6h 1m and costs $76.09 - $130.43 .
How long does it take to get from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go?
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go bus from?
Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus Co, depart from 川越駅西口 station.
Where does the Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go bus arrive?
Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by Nippon Chuo Bus Co, arrive at 金沢駅東口 station.
Can I drive from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go?
Yes, the driving distance between Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go is 328 km. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Kawagoe to Shirakawa-go.
Where can I stay near Shirakawa-go?
There are 10+ hotels available in Shirakawa-go. Prices start at $12.47 per night.
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