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How to get fromHimeji to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminalby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Himeji to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Himeji to Nagoya StationtrainNozomi
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Center to Shirakawagobus
    5h 3m
    ¥9,895–13,734

  2. Drive 366.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Himeji to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminalcar366.8 km
    4h 50m
    ¥6,201–8,958

  3. Train, bus via Takayama

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Nagoya Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from Nagoya Station to Takayamatrain
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
    6h 47m
    ¥12,595–20,434

  4. Train, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Sannomiyatrain
    2. Fly from Kobe (UKB) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)planeUKB - KMQ
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-gobus
    8h 34m
    ¥56,302–91,656

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyōtotrain
    2. Take the train from Kyōto to Takayamatrain
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
    7h 36m
    ¥11,267–19,854

  6. Train, bus #3

    1. Take the train from Himeji to Kyōtotrain
    2. Take the bus from Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate to Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to Shirakawagobus
    8h 4m
    ¥9,367–17,354

Kobe (UKB) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket¥18,216Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Himeji, Japan and Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal, Japan?

There is no direct connection from Himeji to Shirakawa-go Bus Terminal. However, you can take the train to Nagoya Station, walk to Meitetsu Bus Center, then take the bus to Shirakawago. Alternatively, you can take a train from Himeji to Shirakawago via Nagoya Station, Takayama, and Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal in around 6h 47m.

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