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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Yamagata to Shirakawago

Composite routes from Yamagata to Shirakawago

Cheapest
5 h 50 min
Car
474 km.
from $26
Other
7 h 55 min
Train, Bus
375 km.
from $226.47
11 h 47 min
376 km.
from $87.61
7 h 10 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $189.40
13 h 39 min
375 km.
from $116.97
8 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $237.79
8 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $133.98
8 h 58 min
Bus, Plane
375 km.
from $258.75

Transport providers

Airlines

Japan Airlines

Website:
jal.com/
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$254.07
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Komatsu
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.28–$355.70
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Osaka
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.46–$292.18

All Nippon Airways

Website:
ana.co.jp/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$355.70

Peach Aviation Limited

Website:
flypeach.com/pc/en
Plane from Sendai Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.81–$177.85

Fuji Dream

Website:
fujidream.co.jp/
Plane from Yamagata Airport to Nagoya
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.63–$254.07

Ibex Airlines

Website:
ibexair.co.jp/
Plane from Sendai Airport to Chūbu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.33–$355.70

Train operators

Japan Railways Shinkansen

Phone:
050-2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Yamagata to Ōmiya
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$60.98–$88.93
Train from Ōmiya to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$76.22–$114.33
Train from Tsuruga to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$34.30–$52.09

Japan Railways Limited Express

Phone:
(050) 2016-1603
Website:
jrhokkaido.co.jp/global/
Train from Shin-Ōsaka Station to Tsuruga
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$29.22–$41.92

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 Niigata Eki Mae to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
4h 52m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$38.11–$69.87

JR Bus Tōhoku

Website:
jrbustohoku.co.jp
Bus from Sendai Station to Kanazawa
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$58.44–$82.57

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

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

Yamako Bus

Website:
yamakobus.co.jp
Bus from 鉄砲町 to 新潟駅前
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Bus from Yamagata Kencho-mae to Sendai
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$6.35–$8.89

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Yamagata to Shirakawago is to drive which costs $50 - $76.09 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Yamagata to Shirakawago is to drive which takes 5h 49m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Yamagata and Shirakawago?

No, there is no direct bus from Yamagata to Shirakawago. However, there are services departing from 鉄砲町 and arriving at Shirakawa-go via Niigata Eki Mae and Kanazawa Sta. East Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

How far is it from Yamagata to Shirakawago?

The distance between Yamagata and Shirakawago is 797 km. The road distance is 474.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Yamagata to Shirakawago without a car is to train and bus which takes 7h 55m and costs $119.57 - $206.52 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Yamagata to Shirakawago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Yamagata to Shirakawago bus from?

Yamagata to Shirakawago bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, depart from 鉄砲町 station.

Where does the Yamagata to Shirakawago bus arrive?

Yamagata to Shirakawago bus services, operated by Yamako Bus, arrive at 新潟駅前 station.

What is the time difference between Yamagata and Shirakawago?

It is currently 17:18 at both, Yamagata and Shirakawago.

Can I drive from Yamagata to Shirakawago?

Yes, the driving distance between Yamagata to Shirakawago is 474 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Yamagata 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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