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How to get fromIkeda to Shirakawa-goby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to Tsurugatrain
    2. Take the train from Tsuruga to Kanazawatrain
    3. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-gobus
    6h 5m
    ¥10,136–16,991

  2. Drive 290.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ikeda to Shirakawa-gocar290.9 km
    3h 57m
    ¥4,917–7,102

  3. Train, bus via Nagoya

    1. Take the train from Osaka-Namba to Kintetsu-NagoyatrainUrban Liner / ...
    2. Take the bus from Meitetsu Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusShirakawago Nagoya
    7h 9m
    ¥7,436–12,041

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Osaka Airport to Kyoto Station Hachijou gatebus
    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 23m
    ¥6,880–12,555

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Ōsaka to TakayamatrainHida
    2. Take the bus from Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal to ShirakawagobusTakayama
    8h 6m
    ¥8,836–15,491

  6. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Osaka International Airport (ITM) to Komatsu Airport (KMQ)planeITM - KMQ
    2. Take the bus from Kanazawa Station West Exit to Shirakawa-gobus
    7h 47m
    ¥42,270–73,650

Ikeda to Shirakawa-go by bus and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket¥6,880Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ikeda, Japan and Shirakawa-go, Japan?

You can take a bus from Osaka Airport to Shirakawa-go via Kyoto Station Hachijo Gate, Takayama Nouhi Bus Terminal, and Shirakawago in around 8h 23m.

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