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Shirakawago, Japan → Takayama, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Shirakawago to Takayama

Composite routes from Shirakawago to Takayama

Cheapest
4 h 10 min
Car
258 km.
from $14
Other
7 h 58 min
Bus, Train
185 km.
from $120.98
11 h 33 min
186 km.
from $93.63
6 h 41 min
Bus, Plane, Train
186 km.
from $333.03
13 h 23 min
186 km.
from $76.20

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$195.65

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Komatsu Airport to Haneda
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$228.26

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Kanazawa to Takasaki
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$81.52
Train from Tōkyō Station to Jōmō-Kōgen
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$30.43–$45.65

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57

JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jreast.co.jp/multi/en/
Train from Takasaki to Nakanojo
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$4.46–$5.98

Bus operators

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:
$9.78–$27.17

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:
$17.39–$27.17
Bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shinjuku
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74

Nippon Chuo Bus Co

Phone:
+81 27-287-4000
Website:
ncb.jp/
Bus from 金沢駅東口 to 新前橋駅
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.52–$46.74

Express bus - Gunma Prefecture

Website:
busnet-gunma.jp/
Bus from バスタ新宿（４Ｆのりば） to 中之条駅南（おりば）
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Shirakawago to Takayama is to drive which costs $27.17 - $40.22 and takes 4h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shirakawago to Takayama is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $27.17 - $40.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Shirakawago and Takayama?

No, there is no direct bus from Shirakawago to Takayama. However, there are services departing from Shirakawago and arriving at 高山役場前 via Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, バスタ新宿（４Ｆのりば） and 中之条駅. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

How far is it from Shirakawago to Takayama?

The distance between Shirakawago and Takayama is 469 km. The road distance is 258.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Shirakawago to Takayama without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 58m and costs $65.22 - $141.30 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Shirakawago to Takayama, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Shirakawago to Takayama bus from?

Shirakawago to Takayama bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, depart from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Shirakawago to Takayama bus arrive?

Shirakawago to Takayama bus services, operated by Nouhi Bus, arrive at Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Shirakawago to Takayama?

Yes, the driving distance between Shirakawago to Takayama is 259 km. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from Shirakawago to Takayama.

Where can I stay near Takayama?

There are 124+ hotels available in Takayama. Prices start at $35.93 per night.
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