How to Travel from
Wakayama to Shirakawa-go
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Wakayama, Japan → Shirakawa-go, Japan
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Wakayama to Shirakawa-Go
Composite routes from Wakayama to Shirakawa-Go
Cheapest
4 h 48 min
Car
390 km.
from $21
Other
6 h 42 min
Train, Bus
272 km.
from $146.13
8 h 57 min
273 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 52 min
274 km.
from $123.91
7 h 46 min
274 km.
from $134.91
8 h 26 min
274 km.
from $50.37
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 Shin-Ōsaka Station to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$39.38–$58.44
Japan Railways Limited Express
Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Wakayama to Shin-Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$29.22
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$41.92
Train from Nagoya Station to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$35.57–$49.54
Train from Wakayama to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.06–$27.95
Train from Ōsaka to Takayama
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57
JR WEST (West Japan Railway Company)
Phone:
0570-00-2486
Website:
jr-odekake.net/
Train from Wakayama to Ōsaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Nankai Electric Railway
Phone:
050-3090-2608
Website:
nankai.co.jp/en_railway
Train from Wakayamashi to Namba(Nankai)
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.99–$8.89
Kintetsu Railway
Phone:
050-3536-3957
Website:
kintetsu.co.jp/foreign/english/index.html
Train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.69–$20.96
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
Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise
Phone:
072-461-1374
Website:
kate.co.jp/en/
Bus from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 to Kyoto
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41
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
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
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 Wakayama to Shirakawa-go?
The cheapest way to get from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go is to drive which costs $39.13 - $59.78 and takes 4h 28m.
What is the fastest way to get from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go?
The fastest way to get from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $39.13 - $59.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Wakayama and Shirakawa-go?
No, there is no direct bus from Wakayama station to Shirakawa-go. However, there are services departing from Wakayama Station and arriving at Shirakawago via Kansai Airport Terminal 1, Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate and Gujō-Hachiman IC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
How far is it from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go?
The distance between Wakayama and Shirakawa-go is 416 km. The road distance is 366.5 km.
How do I travel from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go without a car?
The best way to get from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 42m and costs $76.09 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go?
It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Wakayama to Shirakawa-go bus from?
Wakayama to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, depart from Kansai Airport Terminal 1 station.
Train or bus from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go?
The best way to get from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go is to bus which takes 8h 57m and costs . Alternatively, you can train via Nagoya, which costs $86.96 - $152.17 and takes 6h 52m.
Where does the Wakayama to Shirakawa-go bus arrive?
Wakayama to Shirakawa-go bus services, operated by Kansai Airport Transportation Enterprise, arrive at Kyoto Sta. Hachijoguchi station.
Can I drive from Wakayama to Shirakawa-go?
Yes, the driving distance between Wakayama to Shirakawa-go is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Wakayama 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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