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Nikko, Japan → Shirakawago, Japan

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nikko to Shirakawago

Composite routes from Nikko to Shirakawago

Cheapest
6 h 1 min
Car
345 km.
from $18
Other
6 h 52 min
Train, Bus
248 km.
from $168.26
11 h 59 min
248 km.
from $119.85
7 h 32 min
Train, Plane
247 km.
from $178.97
8 h 33 min
248 km.
from $126.74
12 h 32 min
248 km.
from $89.78
8 h 49 min
Train, Plane
247 km.
from $168.83
8 h 42 min
Train, Plane
247 km.
from $209.26

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
Japan Airlines
Website
All Nippon Airways
Website
Japan Airlines
Website
1h 5m
Every day
$82.57–$228.67
All Nippon Airways
Website
1h 3m
Every day
$82.57–$266.78
Train operators
Found: 5
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
Ainokaze Toyama Railway
Website
Tobu Railway
Website
Japan Railways Shinkansen
Website
27 min
Every 20 minutes
$24.14–$39.38
050-2016-1603
050-2016-1603
Call
Japan Railways Limited Express
Website
43 min
Once daily
$15.24–$24.14
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
JR EAST (East Japan Railway Company)
Website
40 min
Hourly
$5.21–$6.99
(050) 2016-1603
(050) 2016-1603
Call
Ainokaze Toyama Railway
Website
46 min
Twice daily
$8.26–$10.16
076-431-3409
076-431-3409
Call
Tobu Railway
Website
39 min
Hourly
$5.72–$8.89
03-5962-0102
03-5962-0102
Call
Bus operators
Found: 5
Hokutetsu Transportation
Website
Tobu bus
Website
Nouhi Bus
Website
Gifu Bus
Website
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Website
Hokutetsu Transportation
Website
1h 25m
Every 4 hours
$10.16–$31.76
076-234-0123
076-234-0123
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Tobu bus
Website
3h 5m
Twice daily
$25.85
03-4405-5370
03-4405-5370
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Nouhi Bus
Website
2h 30m
5 times a day
$20.33–$29.22
0577-32-1688
0577-32-1688
Call
Gifu Bus
Website
2h 42m
4 times a day
$22.87–$31.76
058-240-0489
058-240-0489
Call
Nippon Chuo Bus Co
Website
6h 20m
Once daily
$36.84–$54.63
+81 27-287-4000
+81 27-287-4000
Call

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawago is to drive which costs $41.30 - $65.22 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawago is to drive which takes 5h 28m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Nikkō and Shirakawago?

No, there is no direct bus from Nikkō station to Shirakawago. However, there are services departing from Tobu-Nikko Station and arriving at Shirakawago via Haneda Airport Terminal 1, Shinjuku Expressway Bus Terminal and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Nikkō to Shirakawago?

The distance between Nikkō and Shirakawago is 604 km. The road distance is 390.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nikkō to Shirakawago without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs $81.52 - $173.91 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Nikkō to Shirakawago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nikkō to Shirakawago bus from?

Nikkō to Shirakawago bus services, operated by Tobu bus, depart from Tobu-Nikko Station.

Where does the Nikkō to Shirakawago bus arrive?

Nikkō to Shirakawago bus services, operated by Tobu bus, arrive at Haneda Airport Terminal 1 station.

Can I drive from Nikkō to Shirakawago?

Yes, the driving distance between Nikkō to Shirakawago is 391 km. It takes approximately 5h 28m to drive from Nikkō 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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