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231 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shiga to Shirakawa-Go

Composite routes from Shiga to Shirakawa-Go

Cheapest
3 h 26 min
Car
231 km.
from $12
Other
5 h 18 min
Train, Bus
135 km.
from $121.86
6 h 37 min
134 km.
Select a ticket
5 h 40 min
134 km.
from $105.83

Transport providers

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.30–$52.09
Train from Kyōto to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kyoto to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$33.03
Train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.57–$49.54
Train from Kusatsu to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
3h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.00–$69.87

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
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$12.70

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 Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Gujo-Hachiman
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$69.87
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawago
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$31.76

Gifu Bus

Phone:
058-240-0489
Website:
gifubus.co.jp/
Bus from Gujō-Hachiman IC to Shirakawago
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
4 times a day

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Shiga to Shirakawa-go?

The cheapest way to get from Shiga to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs $26.09 - $39.13 and takes 3h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Shiga to Shirakawa-go?

The fastest way to get from Shiga to Shirakawa-go is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $26.09 - $39.13 .

How far is it from Shiga to Shirakawa-go?

The distance between Shiga and Shirakawa-go is 312 km. The road distance is 251.1 km.

How do I travel from Shiga to Shirakawa-go without a car?

The best way to get from Shiga to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 18m and costs $65.22 - $119.57 .

How long does it take to get from Shiga to Shirakawa-go?

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Shiga to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.

Train or bus from Shiga to Shirakawa-go?

The best way to get from Shiga to Shirakawa-go is to bus which takes 6h 37m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $54.35 - $103.26 and takes 6h 10m.

Can I drive from Shiga to Shirakawa-go?

Yes, the driving distance between Shiga to Shirakawa-go is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Shiga 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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